Monna Fair

Last year, I went to Bohol with my friends. It was a memorable trip. I really wish I spend those kind of trips with my family someday. On our way to Bohol, my poetic instinct creeped through me again while everybody had slept. It always happen to me when Im alone. It was dedicated to my little sister Monna. When I gave it to her, I didnt really think she likes it (",) but im sure someday she'll realize that it is indeed(oh really? hehe) a nice poem, hopefully. Here it is:

Monna Fair

Eyes of star so fair,
Peep from beauty's lair;
Mouth of praising curves,
Lover's heart absorbs.
Will I kiss this air,
For you Monna Fair?

Stare at her beauty,
Full of love's bounty;
Gleaming as you see,
Pearl of vast sea;
Allow me to stare
At you Monna Fair.

Wood nymph of figure
And maiden's allure;
Glow of noble breast,
Rays of heaven's nest;
These stars I bear
To offer Monna Fair.

-pollenpen

The Aisle

A poem I wrote for the cute Japanese lady whom I befriended on a plane on my trip to Fukuoka last November 2004. I know ill never see her again. She was just very kind, friendly, and lovable.


the aisle

i walk along a busy airport aisle
and feel the rushing hour just for a while
just then your eyes, your gaze is on my way
in sudden glimpse i catch your bashful smile;

my eyes open wide as you look my way
i could just tell what they would meant to say
you put me into a spell-binded mind
now i feel like lost in a crowded play

i stir your zealous charm and flee my mind
and yes i longed to stay, i feel entwined
i had to catch my flight and board a plane
i hate to see you pass and be left behind;

i calmly fill my seat - this empty plane
the shallow time is on its brim and wane
but fate has ways to jolt my soul to leap
you came down the aisle and ask for my name

with your most lustful lips my heart could leap
when you say your name your breath i could reap
i almost die as you sit by my side
our shoulders brush and so my heartbeats skip;

with glances and smiles you share by my side
and fill that perennial 5 o'clock ride
when i hold your hands i could hold your all
i feel like i need you - my thoughts abide

how did you know you could own my all
did you find me so fragile after all
yes when the plane lands you just break me here
tis when i kiss those lips you made me fall

and now fate has twists unfold right here
for you may now be leaving for somewhere
i know you have to walk far beyond that aisle
i still have miles to go for me to dare
i still have miles to go for me to dare

-pollenpen

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till we meet again, Mitsuko-san!

AUNTIE ELMA (An Acrostic Poem)

Auntie Elma is my favorite Aunt. She is everything - understanding, caring, kind, and unselfish. She is a perfect Aunt for me, I am her avid fan. I wrote this poem for her to show how much I appreciated everything that she has done for me and for everybody.

Auntie Elma

Amidst the toils of life I often fall
Unveiling shadows for me were too tall
Never did I saw a single starshine
To lighten this darkening road of mine
Into this hapless dream on this sullen grand
Even there you reach out with helping hand

Every heartbreak I felt though doesnt end
Lest you unfold strength in them when they mend
My sun shines for every dream I could stand
And you were just there with your helping hand

-pollenpen