Dona Nobis Pacem - A Reflection

peace

where does it begin...

justice

does it justify the means?

violence

when will it end?

victory

but in war no one ever wins...

© Bing (PinkLady) 2011

Posted for BlogBlast for Peace

The Rhythm of My Soul

alone

in the dark

my heart beats

a nagging rhythm

a wordless song

of love and longing

deep, intense, immense

revealing my soul's passion

yearning for connection

perhaps a song from 

distant shore

can lull me

to sleep

© Bing (PinkLady) 2011

Posted forPoetry Potluck: Muse, Art, Music and  Poetry

One Shot Wednesday-Week 43 and The Poetry Pantry #46

Image credit: Link

Through The Rain (Mariah Carey)

Here's a song that speaks of faith... 

No matter what the obstacle is, 

one who perseveres shall prevail... 

Have a Musical Monday! 

THROUGH THE RAIN
Mariah Carey

When you get caught in the rain

With nowhere to run

When you are distraught and in pain

Without anyone,

When you keep crying out to be saved

But nobody comes

And you feel so far away

That you just can't find your way home

You can get there alone it's okay

once you say.

I can make it through the rain

I can stand up once again

On my own and I know

That I'm strong enough to mend

And everytime I feel afraid

I hold tighter to my faith

And I live one more day

And I make it through the rain.

And if you keep falling down

Don't you dare give in

You will arise safe and sound

So keep pressing on steadfastly

And you'll find what you'll need to prevail

Once you say.

I can make it through the rain

I can stand up once again

On my own and I know

That I'm strong enough to mend

And everytime I feel afraid

I hold tighter to my faith

And I live one more day

And I make it through the rain.

And when the wind blows

And shadows grow close

Don't be afraid

There's nothing you can't face

And should they tell you

You'll never pull through

Don't hesitate, stand tall and say

I can make it through the rain

I can stand up once again

On my own and I know

That I'm strong enough to mend

And everytime I feel afraid

I hold tighter to my faith

And I live one more day

And I make it through the rain

Posted for Musical Monday... What Moves You?

Turn Back The Clock (Johnny Hates Jazz)

If you were to live your life again,

what would you change?

Another day is ended

And I still can't sleep

Remembering my yesterdays

I begin to weep

If I could have it over

Live my life again

I wouldn't change a single day

(Chorus)

I wish that I could

turn back the clock

Bring the wheels of time to a stop

Back to the days when life

was so much better

Lying here in silence

Picture in my hand

Of a boy I still resemble

But I no longer understand

And as the tears run freely

How I realise they

were the best years of

my life

(Chorus)

You might say it's just

A case of giving up

No

But without these memories

where is the love

Where is the love

If I could have it over

Live my life again

I wouldn't change a single day

(Chorus)

Why can't I turn back the clock

Bring the wheels of time to a stop

Back to the days

Oh no no

I remember when

Life was so good

I'd go back if I could

Oh oh I wouldn't

change a single day

Don't let the memories slip away

I wouldn't change a single day

Don't let the memories slip away

Posted for Musical Monday... What Moves You?

Musical Monday: Through The Rain (Mariah Carey)

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What moves me now is an empowering song from Mariah Carey entitled "Through The Rain." For those who need encouragement and want to get back on their feet, this song's for you.

Posted for Musical Monday... What Moves You?

Life's Harmonics

 

as fiddler draws her

bow to tune, melodic score

lulls one's soul to peace
 ..............

the beauty of life
lies in the melody that
the soul hums softly

© Bing (PinkLady) 2010

  Posted for Sensational Haiku Wednesday (Harmonics)
and Haiku Heights Prompt #21 (Life)

Image credit: Link, Link

Musical Monday... What Moves You?

I just got back from my two-weeks-break and my heart is so full of love and gratitude right now. This song says it all...

Thanks To You by Tyler Collins

Thank you...
For teaching me how to live
Putting things in perspective
Teaching me how to give
And how to take...

Thanks to you!

Posted for Musical Monday... What Moves You?

Rejoice (Haiku)

friends who stand by us

through fair and stormy weather

one of life's pleasures

♥♥♥

love from family

pure and unconditional

God's greatest blessing

♥♥♥

sunshine in your heart

amidst an overcast sky

keep your light glowing

© Bing (PinkLady) 2010

 ♥♥♥

Friends
by Amii Stewart and Mike Francis

(1984)

Posted for Haiku Heights and The Poetry Pantry
Image from Leonid Afremov's Gallery

Monday's Rhythm Is Gonna Get You

A confluence of events last week caused me to hibernate. It was a week of contemplation and quiet solitude. But I'm breaking my silence now and starting the week right the "Living and Loving and Coping" way...

An upbeat tune from the 80's!

o eh o eh o eh o eh
o eh oo aah o eh o eh
o eh oo aah o eh o eh

Rhythm Is Gonna Get You (1987)

Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine

Happy Monday to all of you!

Music ~ Food For Your Soul

Here's a feel-good song that will surely brighten up your Monday! 

This is just what I need right now...

Hiding Inside Myself (Kenny Rankin)

If you haven't the strength to impose your own terms upon life, 

you must accept the terms it offers you.

~T.S. Elliot~

Happy Monday to everyone!!!

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Daddy's Little Girl... Still

My Dad's stroke in 2007 left him half-paralyzed and it was really a miracle how he got to talk and walk again although with some difficulty. He still refuses to use a wheelchair until now.

He looked frail yesterday when my kids and I went to visit him and my Mom for our Father's Day celebration. He was doing his usual walking exercises when we got there but as soon as he sat down to talk to me, that's when I noticed the unsightly edema on his lower right leg. He said it felt heavy but managed to give me a warm smile as if assuring me that it was going to be alright. He said he has meds to take care of the excess water in his body. He admitted that his creatinine is still high but, as if it would make any difference at all, he reassured me that it is much lower than before.

That's when he turned the tables on me. At first, he asked about the condition of his friend's daughter (who happens to be my friend) who is presently in the ICU recuperating from a stroke and a major brain surgery. Then he went in for the kill... Have I checked my cholesterol and sugar levels lately? Did I get that complete blood work-up already? Did I go back for the ECG? Do I monitor my blood pressure? Blah... blah... blah... Of course, all my answers were in the negative. What followed was a long litany of why I should take care of myself. Hesitantly, I ended up promising him I will get all those tests soon and inform him of the results.

Sometimes he forgets that his daughter is over 40 now. Much to my amusement, he occasionally gets into this kind of mood and talks to me like he's talking to one of his grandchildren. Honestly, I do love these small talks with him. We don't get to do this often anymore because he gets tired easily now.

I really miss those times when we could talk for hours over a bottle of brandy or a few rounds of beers. I remember it clearly-- I would get us our glasses, open a bottle, start a boring conversation about politics and keep him company as he gets busy preparing our dinner (you see, cooking was his passion)... and he would know I needed someone to talk to.

There was so much laughter back then. And so much tears (over broken friendships and relationships). My siblings and I felt that we could tell him anything. The Christmas and the New Year celebrations with my mom, brother and sister were the best as we would all stay awake drinking (except my Mom), laughing, sharing some little wisdom and teasing each other and, not surprisingly, debating UNTIL SUNRISE! Simply the best drinking buddies you could ever find! Now that li'l bro and li'l sis are miles away from us, I'm sure that our family bonding time in the past is what they miss most too.

MY LITTLE GIRL

By Tim McGraw

Gotta hold on easy as I let you go

Gonna tell you how much I love you

Though you think you already know

I remember I thought you looked like an angel

Wrapped in pink so soft and warm

You've had me wrapped around your finger

Since the day you were born

You beautiful baby from the outside in

Chase your dreams but always know the road

That'll lead you home again

Go on, take on this old world

But to me you know you will always be

My little girl

When you were in trouble that crooked little smile

Would melt my heart of stone

Now look at you I've turned around

And you've almost grown

Sometimes you're asleep I whisper "I love you"

In the moonlight at your door

As I walk away I hear you say

"Daddy, love you more"

You beautiful baby from the outside in

Chase your dreams but always know the road

That'll lead you home again

Go on, take on this old world

But to me you know you will always be

My little girl

Someday, some boy will come

And ask me for your hand

But I won't say yes to him unless I know

He's the half that makes you whole

He has a poet's soul, and the heart of a man's man

I know he'll say that he's in love

But between you and me

He won't be good enough

You beautiful baby from the outside in

Chase your dreams but always know the road

That'll lead you home again

Go on, take on this old world

But to me you know you will always be

My little girl

Photo: My niece and brother-in-law spending quiet time together at a Florida beach... a big thanks to my li'l sis Lourdes for allowing me to use this beautiful photo.