Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Breath of Life

You have created a feast
for my thoughts and dreams to taste from.

You are the fields I run through all my days,
gathering the flowers,
taking in the sweetness
of your body's
nectar
the finest honey carried there.

Pleasing you is the least I could do
for there is never a time I stop loving you --

Even if stars' luminance fades
or if seas go dry
or air goes stale
or the last breath leaves my body.

And yet --

to breathe in once again from your lips
is akin to starting life anew.


(C) Jheric A. Saracho
May 31, 2005


I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Monday, May 30, 2005

What kind of Rockstar are you?

You scored as Rock and Roll RockStar. You a Rock and Roll Rock Star! You like to play classic guitars and listen to classic music. You like Van Halen, Led Zepplin and The Who.

Metal Rockstar


30%

Punk Rockstar


30%

Emo Rockstar


30%

Rock and Roll RockStar


30%

Goth Rockstar


0%



I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Sunday, May 29, 2005

I want my DADA



Another one on my wish list.

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Friday, May 27, 2005

Bituin

hannah

Nadadarang ako sa init ng bituin,
na para bang narito lamang sa aking tabi,
pumapaso at nanunuot sa aking pagkatao,
pinag-aalab ang aking kamalayan.

Nasisilaw ako sa liwanag ng tala,
sa ilaw n’yang nagpapasigla sa aking mundo,
tumatanglaw sa akin araw-araw,
nagpapaigting ng ligayang aking nadarama.

Masunog at mabulag man ako,
patuloy ko pa ring aabutin ang bituing ito.

(C) Jheric A. Saracho
November 9, 2004

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Thursday, May 26, 2005

High Coo

black dove

A mourning dove feeds
In a marijuana bush
And sings a high coo.

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Wednesday, May 25, 2005

Ayoko ng Biglaan

Mainam kung dahan-dahan
masarap namnamin ang lasa
ng isang bagay
kung pinaghirapan.

Ayoko ng hablot agad
gusto ko'y kurot-kurot lang
upang lubos na matikman
sarap na inaasam.

Ayoko ng pilitan
mas ok kung bukal sa kalooban
walang alalahanin
sakali mang magkagipitan.

Ayoko ng mabilisan
maganda kung pang-matagalan
kahit tumagal ang digmaan
patuloy na lalaban.

(C) Jheric A. Saracho
May 25, 2005

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Tuesday, May 24, 2005

To Walk Away

There is a depth in candlelight I love.

The dance it does as I surrender
my heart onto paper.
The way it illuminates my room
as I remember the scent of wild flowers.

The memories in a candle
hold so much joy, shame, and ease.
I feel at home as I strike a match,
and inhale the bittersweet aroma.

Shadows flicker across the wall
as I feel your presence behind me,
with your gentle hands
upon my shoulders.

I close my eyes to the dim light
and remember a flawless goodbye.

With your smile in my thoughts,
a soft kiss to my cheek,
you silently turn your back
to walk away.

(C) Jheric A. Saracho
May 24, 2005

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Monday, May 23, 2005

Hurdles

Ready.
Set.
Gunshot.
Step, step, jump.
Step, step, jump.
Step, step, jump.
Adrenaline.
Burst of speed.
Tape.

Euphoria.

(C) Jheric A. Saracho
May 21, 2005


I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Sunday, May 22, 2005

From my Mailbox: The Only Hope For The Philippines

by Father James Reuter, S.J.

By her own admission, GMA rightfully assessed that "over the last decades, our republic has become one of the weakest, steadily left behind by its more progressive neighbors." Forty years ago, we were only second to Japan in economic stature, and way ahead of Singapore, Hongkong, Malaysia, and Thailand. Today, at our present growth rate, it will take us 30 years to get to where Thailand is today.

1. A population of 160 Million;

2. Of those, 70 to 90 million (equivalent to our current population) will live below the poverty line;

3. Our national debt is estimated to be at US$200B (compared to US$28B when Marcos fled, and US$ 53B today);

4. We will be competing, not against Thailand or even Vietnam, but against Bangladesh;

5. We will be the most corrupt nation in Asia, if not in the world (we're already ranked 11th most corrupt nation by Transparency International).

The signs are clear. Our nation is headed towards an irreversible path of economic decline and moral decadence. It is not for lack of effort. We've seen many men and women of integrity in and out of government, NGOs, church groups & people's organization devote themselves to the task of nation-building, often times against insurmountable odds. But not even two people's revolutions, bloodless as they may be, have made a dent in reversing this trend. At best, we have moved one step forward, but three steps backward.

We need a force far greater than our collective efforts, as a people, can ever hope to muster. It is time to move the battle to the spiritual realm. It's time to claim GOD's promise of healing of the land for His people.

It's time to gather GOD's people on its knees to pray for the economic recovery and moral reformation of our nation. Is prayer really the answer? Before you dismiss this as just another rambling of a religious fanatic, I'd like you to consider some lessons we can glean from history. England's ascendancy to world power was preceded by the Reformation, a spiritual revival fuelled by intense prayers. The early American settlers built the foundation that would make it the most po werful nation today – a strong faith in GOD and a disciplined prayer life. Throughout its history, and especially at its major turning points, waves of revival and prayer movement swept across the land. In recent times, we see Korea as a nation experiencing revival and in the process producing the largest Christian church in the world today, led by Rev. Paul Yongi Cho. No wonder it has emerged as a strong nation when other economies around it are faltering.

Even from a purely secular viewpoint, it makes a lot of sense. For here there is genuine humbling & seeking of GOD through prayer, moral reformation necessarily follows. And this, in turn, will lead to general prosperity. YES, we believe prayer can make a difference. It's our only hope.

Today, we launch this email brigade, to inform Filipinos from all over the world to pray, as a people, for the economic recovery and moral reformation of our nation. We do not ask for much. We only ask for 5 minutes of your time in a day, to fwd this email to your close friends and relatives.

This is the kind of unity which can make a big difference. Of course, if you feel strongly, as I do, about the power of prayer, you can be more involved by starting your own prayer group or prayer center.

We have tried people power twice; in both cases, it fell short. Maybe it's time to try prayer power. GOD never fails. Is there hope? YES! We can rely on GOD's promise, but we have to do our part. If we humble ourselves and pray as a people, GOD will heal our land. By GOD's grace,we may yet see a better future for our children. GOD bless and GOD save our country.

"If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their land."(2Chronicles7:14).

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Thursday, May 19, 2005

Blade of Goodbye

Time
For farewell
A lump in my throat
Is impossible to swallow
Did I convey sufficient love?
Worry of time and what is ahead
Sadness overflows as a tear drop falls
Will I ever see you again - is this the last?
Fondness - the celebration of good memories
Eyes ache as another moment is etched in my heart
Knowledge of a forever forged future bond
Memories cannot be torn from my heart
Life may perish - while love does not
Did I do enough in your presence?
History is fondly remembered
Not even broken by death
I miss you already
One last kiss
Bye.

(C) Jheric A. Saracho
May 18, 2005

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Wednesday, May 18, 2005

new look


just as the rains are starting to come, i unveil my summer look. opo, naisipan kong magpa- semi oblax. mainit kasi nung weekend. malay ko bang tail-end na pala ng tag-init yun. well, better late than never. 0:)

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Tuesday, May 17, 2005

you are the reason

(for Chie)

baby you are the reason

my heart is no longer shattered
and i can love again
you are the reason
i smile and now laugh
my life with you i want to spend
baby you are the reason
i sleep at night cause i dream of you
yes all this you do
you’re the reason
i cry no more
you opened the right door
baby the reason
the stars are so bright
cause like everyone
you give them light
now let me be the reason
you smile and laugh
and let me be the reason
you have a reason to love

(C) Jheric A. Saracho
May 17, 2005

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Monday, May 16, 2005

Let It Be

Let the river flow
I am here
You are there

Two hearts

Trying to survive

Trying to hold on

as one


No one knows what will happen

To this love we have

Maybe tomorrow, someday

The love will lose its sparkle


But let's worry not

We'll be alright

All will be fine

Everything will come to pass


Let it be

Let the river flow

I am here

You are there

holding on as one.


(C) Jheric A. Saracho
November 4, 2004


I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Sunday, May 15, 2005

How Liberal / Conservative Are You?

Your Political Profile

Overall: 45% Conservative, 55% Liberal

Social Issues: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal

Personal Responsibility: 75% Conservative, 25% Liberal

Fiscal Issues: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal

Ethics: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal

Defense and Crime: 75% Conservative, 25% Liberal

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Saturday, May 14, 2005

Illusion

A looking glass throws back its vision,
Through deliberate contradiction,
Creates perverted reality,
Leaving chilled sobriety;
The image seems so superficial,
Mirroring lives quite artificial,
No matter how pensive reflection,
Looking through glass is an illusion.

(C) Jheric A. Saracho
May 10, 2005

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Friday, May 13, 2005

What Age Do You Act?

You Are 24 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe.

13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world.

20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences.

30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more!

40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Thursday, May 12, 2005

What elemental dragon are you?

Wind Dragons create tornadoes or Twisters at their fancy, but are very easily knocked over...
You're a wind Dragon! Hey, you, the smartest dragon of the bunch. You love reading and writing, but are quite shy. Your IQ is probably sky-high and your stories can win trophies. Your not very good in sports, or maybe you are, and just not interested.. You are very wise, smart, and kind.

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Wednesday, May 11, 2005

Outside the Box

anything can be much
more than it seems
in order to see
a beautiful thing
you must look
outside the box
for there it holds the answers
in a truly free place
where there is not a price on
thinking or speaking your mind
for everything's wild and everything's free
and people aren't made fun of
for what they want to be
so in order to be truly free
think outside the box

(C) Jheric A. Saracho
May 11, 2005


I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Tuesday, May 10, 2005

As Good As Gold

che&jhe
As I sit here looking at our picture with happiness on our faces
I know that no one will ever be able to take your place.
I try so hard to imagine my life without you completely
and I realize my life is only with you because you complete me.
I loved our time together, every minute shared
and after today's conversation I really felt that you did truly care.
I tried to put you away with all of our memories in a box
but the sound of your voice heard
or the look in your eyes seen
makes them all unlock.
The touch of your hand or the warmth I feel when next to you
will never be forgotten.
I had deep feelings for you then,
I have them now and I won't ever try to stop 'em.
You are my life, my body, my mind, heart and soul.
Even then I knew that you're as good as gold.

(C) Jheric A. Saracho
May 4, 2005

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Monday, May 9, 2005

Shadows of Reality

Between every rise and set.
There's a sun that always shines.
Dark and light, ebb and tide.
Secret lights from inside, always appears so right.
Every one of us has his own sun inside,
Of which is the guide and the friend.
When it sets behind the clouds of ignorance,
Darkness spreads all over taking place.
As the sun shines all over the place,
Why not give your sun inside a chance to light
up your life before darkness steals it away from you?
You'll need no candles with dim lights to give you a
short sight through the darkness of your night.
If you just let the sun inside of you be free to
light and show you how to live and fight.

(C) Jheric A. Saracho
May 4, 2005

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Sunday, May 8, 2005

Which Google Are You?

patrick
You are St Patricks Day Google

You may not have many friends but to those that you do have, you mean the world to them! You are a loyal and truthful friend and people respect you for that. You are the world to a lot of people and that should mean the world to you.

People love you for your honesty, but also for your tactfulness - knowing when to shut up!


I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Saturday, May 7, 2005

My Precious

nuggets baller

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Friday, May 6, 2005

Bored

walang magawa sa office ngayong Biyernes.

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Thursday, May 5, 2005

I've Thought Of You

Last night, today, tonight I've thought of you,
Your fear of loving me, your fear of pain,
My own reluctance soon to love again,
And why we often flee what we pursue.
I thought: if we could make time disappear,
Prune past and future, make the moment flower,
Lobotomize all save this single hour,
Then we could love with neither hope nor fear.
But when we pause to watch the moment flow,
Beneath we see eternity and space,
So thin a moving film is time and place,
Removing us, and all we love and know.
I cannot but anticipate the end:
Desire a lover, yet fear to lose a friend.

(C) Jheric A. Saracho
May 4, 2005

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Wednesday, May 4, 2005

Have You Ever?

Have you ever held a dream in your hand
and awed at what you hold;
never had you thought
one moment you'd hold gold?

Have you ever cherished paradise
and painted one of your own
and added so much to it
every year you've grown?

Have you ever released freedom
and latched on to something grand
that something being so special
it inspired the dream in your hand?

Every year you live
there's so much more to give
and someone to give it to
that gift and dream is you.

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Tuesday, May 3, 2005

To Know Love

Rose petals cover her breasts in a sunset's shadow
while keeping innocence lurking beneath fragrant crimson.
Holding love in constant pause throughout the night
carries the moment deep into the heavens.

She covers me with longing as her eyes caress
the very essence of my soul.
Angels dance to the sound of a single word from her lips
while I, a mere mortal, am captured in its trance.

Lying motionless until a single breath
from this majestic creature drives a sweet breeze
into the depths of eternal bliss.
I, then, see her melt into the morning... and know love.

(C) Jheric A. Saracho
April 26, 2005

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Monday, May 2, 2005

Which Alcoholic Drink Are You?

Vodka

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

Sunday, May 1, 2005

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?


Your Linguistic Profile:

65% General American English
15% Dixie
15% Yankee
5% Upper Midwestern
0% Midwestern

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)