IF ONE POEM COULD SAVE A SOUL

If one poem could save a soul
God help me as I make it my daily gaol
As I work tirelessly through the night
Make shine in my mind your own true light

Let me work profusely with my pen
As awareness of your love in others I awaken
Sometime my poems might save me in return
Through the souls I have saved as the wheel turns...

by carmen herrera uy, september 7, 2013

YES LORD I AM TAKING THE PART

Yes Lord, I am taking the part
the role in the script you are giving me today
I will do it gladly with all my heart
and do it for you without delay

You are asking me to spread your words
To give love and consolation to the weary
To proclaim your truth, undaunted by swords
I will accomplish them all gladly

This is my way of saying "Thank you"
For the happiness from the Eucharist anew...

by carmen herrera uy, september 7, 2013

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ON MEMORIES

Bachelor of Science in memories
Like a Sim card, earning degrees
Too much data to store in my mind
Have to save in a chip for my love to find

My loved ones calling from the beyond
Relatives, friends, especially my husband
From beyond the grave in Earth's bosom
Promising return through a tree's blosom

by carmen herrera uy, september 7, 2013

BUHAY KATIWALA

Buhay katiwala, aking niyakap
Upang hindi mabuyo sa pagpapanggap
Sa nakalulunod na kislap ng mundo
Sa Diyos ay yumuko at nag-bigkas ng "OO"

OO, aking lilingapin sa aking kandungan
Mayaman o mahirap man, ay tutulungan
Kahit salat sa pera, tunay na hiyas ipapamana
Kumpiyansa sa sarili galing sa Kanya

Kumpiyansang hindi kayang iguho
Nang katanyagan, kapangyarihan o ginto
Pagmamahal na tunay na ipadadama
Buhat sa Espirito Santo, Jesus at Ama

by carmen herrera uy, september 4, 2013

NANG MAGSIMBA SI TANING

Nang magsimba si Taning
Sumumpong na naman ang aking tililing
Sa pag-aakala na ako ay taning din
Pagkain sa hostia hindi maamin

Hangang ang hostia ay nag-imbita
Habang ang madre ay kumakanta
Aking natanto na ang tulad kong aba
Ay tunay na karapat-dapat pa

by carmen herrera uy, september 4, 2013

DAMDAMING HIRAP

Damdaming hirap
Itago na lang sa pag-ra-rap
Kung walang makain
Tumingin na lamang sa salamin

Kung ganda ang nakikita
Isiping mas masuerte ka
Sa mga pangit diyan na marami ngang pera
Pero pag-aasal, nakakasuka

by carmen herrera uy, september 4, 2013

LORD AS I SAIL ON AN ANGRY SEA

Lord as I sail on an angry sea
Let me turn the wheel carefully
As I try to reach the shore afar
Lord be my guide, send me a star

Master, abate the turbulent waves
Extend your loving arms that saves
Let me avoid rocks that may spell doom
Protect my boat from sharks that loom

Jesus, guide me with your beacon
Lead me to the coming of the dawn
Help me safely reach your port
To my destination let me not run short