Poetry

YOU

Rinee Anne Peralta

The day I saw you, my world stops spinning

The time has no essence

Every day, I’m wishing I could talk to you

My heart beats faster, when you’re near me

Tongue tied, no words to say, speechless

This feeling I have for you is like a magic in a fairytale story

You’re my prince and I am your princess in a love story

I dream of a life full of glory

A story especially made for you and me

I’m in a France, every time I think of you

Your smile, sparkling eyes, it makes my heart melts

I wish this will never end

But I guess, even though my time stops

Day dreaming comes around

My classes start and my teacher is here

You who make my day complete

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LIFE

Hery Van Dyke

Let me but live my life from year to year,

With forward face and unreluctant soul;

Not hurrying to, nor turning from the goal;

Not mourning for the things that disappear

In the dim past, nor holding back in fear

From what the future veils; but with a whole

And happy heart, that pays its toll

To Youth and Age, and travels on with cheer.

So let the way wind up the hill or drown,

O’er rough or smooth, the journey will be joy:

Still seeking what I sought when  but a boy,

New friendship, high adventure, and a crown,

My heart will keep the courage of the quest,

And hope the road’s last turn will be the best.