Ode to Talisay
Talisay City
Ode to Talisay
You’re like a grandfather to me
Teaching things I won’t rather see
Your persistence has finally seep through
Still I walked like blind though
Through the abyss of life
I tread on, hearing nothing despite the strife
One day a clamor has been heard
Like a real grandfather with a long beard
In a dismal state I have been awaken
From a deep slumber I have arisen
That not all things I perceive
This heart would not gladly receive
For beyond these eyes could glimpse
A horizon outside are living imps
Not to be deceived by witty smiles
Could see beyond those guiles
What a beautiful paradox has been unfolded
From those wizen wisdom you have founded
Have they taken heed?
They wouldn’t have gotten misdeed
Yet warnings are often forgotten
Especially in times of contentment
When all hell broke lose
Only then they’ll listen to old grand goose…
Are you willing to take a second opinion before you decide?
Comments
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thank you Audrey for your presence and inspiring comment...
Beautiful and tender write!
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Hello Sir! no, this place is in Cebu...thank you for the vote of confidence...
This isn't Talisay in Bacolod, is it? Because I've been there. Voting this Up and Beautiful.
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thank you...
u too, Racini
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you got it well Justin...it's great having you here...
yes. i have as well :-)
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thanks Justin...and i've read in the proverbs that it's wise to listen to the wisdom of the people who are wiser than us...
good work, Racin. You speak the truth!
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thanks Minnetonka...yes, someday we'll look back and realize they're right after all...
You don't want to see it when your young but our elders are our best teachers. Great poem.
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thank you vinner...yeah, this may be a poem but it's happening in our society...thank you for your vote of confidence...
You are coming up with nice articles. voting up, and following now.
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thank you Rosemay...yeah, when we're young we thought we own the world...and thought all the things we did were correct...i always appreciate your wisdom Rosemay...
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Greetings Manoj, your visit is always anticipated...and i'm glad that you have come...have a Prosperous New Year ahead...
This is beautiful Raci. I have all too often in my younger days not heeded advice and later regretted not listening and taking that advice.
You have said it all perfectly in your poem.
Happy New Year for 2012
Raci It's been so long since I visited you. I am glad I came to read this piece of expression. I like it, Raci. Love,
Manoj
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always exploring...thank you very much...yes, Talisay is a city where i'm currently working...it's an old place actually but progress is slow...the name was actually taken from a tree which grows so huge yet bears a very small fruit which is edible...
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thank you homestead bound for perking me up...your comments are gratefully welcome...
Beautiful..Is Talisay a city? I love the Grandfather connection...
A very profound piece of artfully written poetry.
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thank you Cyndi for reading beyond...yes, it's quite a dismay if we don't listen to the Guidance we've received yet refused to heed...
Disturbing to read because of the truths there. We wast so much time not listening to the wisdom around us. I especially like the last two lines "when all hell broke lose only then they listen..."
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thank you Vinaya...you're so quick...Have a Fruitful New Year ahead...
Beautiful piece of art
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