Posted by: gidday on: November 26, 2008
It seemed like a scene straight from the movies…
A young boy lying on a hospital bed, his lifeless body unresponsive.
Except that this was no movie scene. He was my husband’s nephew and this after all is our life.
It was a shock to see him lying still on the bed, heartwrenching to hug him and feel him cold.
He was Manuel [...]
Posted by: gidday on: November 26, 2008
Text message: “Sweet Ilonggo Guy has finally won the lotto! Good luck to us both! :)
For a moment I wanted to ask how much millions, until comprehension finally dawned.
“Hahaha! How did it happen gurl? Kelan mo pa siya sinagot? Tell me the details!”
I pulled over as Sweet Ilonggo Girl poured out her heart, how she has fallen (unexpectedly) [...]
Posted by: gidday on: November 21, 2008
Last night I bid farewell to a friend.
I arrived at home to discover that he was already gone, taking with him a myriad of happy memories…
He was there when I first saw Mr. P, his gleaming blue skin shining brightly in the sun, adding weight to an already good impression.
He was there when I finally gave [...]
Posted by: gidday on: November 21, 2008
Wouldn’t it be nice if lawyers look as serene as this?
Inquisitive eyes interestedly looking back at you, instead of inquisatorial ones glaring back.
Then perhaps every controversy can be resolved with calm and equanimity, not raging heads and flying tempers.
Objections can easily be quiet down by pink pacifiers, damages reduced to bottle-filled milk.
Allegations will be musical sounds from stuffed alligators, [...]
Posted by: gidday on: November 17, 2008
Kapatid,
Natanaw na naman kita ngayong umaga
Suot ang iyong bandilang kapang
Naglalayag sa ihip ng hanging umaga.
Bughaw at pula
ngumingiti sa gitna ng sikat ng araw.
Ano kaya ang sasabihin ng Inang Bayan
sa tagpi-tagpi mong kasuotan?
Kapatid,
Nasisilaw ako sa kinang ng iyong helmet.
Ukit na mga letra nito’y sumasayaw
sa bagsak ng iyong bawat yapak.
Kubli nito mga mata
na masusing nagmamatyag.
May hinagpis ba sa buhay
nakaraan ika’y tinatakbuhan?
At aba, Kapatid,
may dilaw [...]
