By: Bunso
20 May 2020
20:20 (8:20pm)
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LXXXI
Reflecting on the years my siblings and I have lived with our parents,
Our morals and good conduct instilled, values of love and care nurtured;
Making us educated and learned was their priority, diplomas our precious presents,
Yearning for God's grace was gently taught, not something forced and cultured.
LXX
The memories of our childhood was happy, simple and content,
In times of difficulties and challenges we shared a common trait;
Lay our fears and doubts to God who above all knows our heart's intent,
Divine providence always sets in, worrying on useless anxieties was never our fate.
XLIX
Twined by love for each other - Romy and Tilde tied the knot by Mayor Erap,
Initially took fortress somewhere in Grace Park, from transient to transient;
Notably living their vows "in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer," enwrap -
Sealed as well by their promise to love and respect each other became apparent.
XLVIII
Reckoning the years -- life then was frugal, we hardly knew things that's lavish,
A sumptuous meal is but rare, as long as it's savoreaux and we never famish,
Conceiving a family is never easy, having children is an earnest responsibility,
Some days are great, some are hazy -- but what was clear is our adaptability.
XLV
Time treaded and two became six, la familia was blessed with tres Ninas and el Chico,
Happiness filled our hearts, our house became a home -- everyone felt magnifico;
In a not so quiet place we settled for good, a bakery was part of our humble abode,
A community we finally belonged, as we grew and matured, urbanization let it erode.
XLII
Reminiscing the good ole days when we used to take a trip at Luneta for a picnic,
Or a stroll by the beach in summer, a peek at the zoo, and biking on CCP grounds;
Making fun was spontaneous - on power outages playing shadows was the gimmick,
Solemnly going to church together giving thanks to God for His blessing abounds.
LXXXI
Dungca, "go there", every one has gone to their place of own choosing --
Understanding each child is unique with their own strengths and weaknesses,
No questions, willingly they supported us in our chosen careers, love and passion;
Giving & providing needs, Papa worked hard even with his health uncompromising,
Cheering on us every step of the way, Mama is always there to clean up our mess,
And when it's time to build our own families they just accepted with full concession.
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Leaving for our own families was bitter-sweet, Papa & Mama together happily stayed,
Our family blossomed as a flowering tree, six grandchildren given them as they prayed;
Vivid memories to treasure, family gatherings & outings, all happenings we made,
Everything we submit to God, as Papa now lays in the Heavens, his legacy we proudly parade.
The story never ends, the legacy holds, each one has a purpose to unfold...
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