Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Just Like a Shooting Star

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What do shooting stars and a man's life have in common?

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One bright evening, as I gaze the sky
Suddenly, a shooting star appears
A bright thing to behold up high
Racing across the sky and then disappear.

There are times in the evening
I find myself outside my door standing
My head up high looking at heavenly things
For stars that are brightly shining.

Their glory keeps me marveling
And the nature of all things
The sparking joy they are giving
But sweet sadness, its death brings.

Will our life's journey go unnoticed
Like an alley in a dark night
Will we be a luminous guiding light,
Like a shooting star on it's last flight.

Lord, let me glitter that brightly
Just like moths entice to a flame
Bringing lost souls to Your mercy
And honoring Your holy name.

Hence, when my days are done
You may find my humble life
Like a shooting star that shines
As I journey my final flight.

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12 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 30, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    Lovely poem po! How I wish I can see a shooting star to make a wish!

    jennyL
    http://jennytalks.com

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  2. katherine SchulzAugust 30, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    wow...galing...

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  3. LainyAugust 30, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Galing-galing mo naman, Papaleng. As I read through the poem, tama ka nga. Our lives is like a shooting star. Our time is not ours so let us have this rare chance to shine.

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    1. papalengAugust 30, 2012 at 9:28 AM

      :) sabi kasi ng Pastor namin, I always write romantic poem, bakit hindi naman daw mga inspiring poem.

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  4. J.August 30, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Wow, you have a gift of poetry! I love how simple sounding yet meaningful profound this is. :)

    Marriage and Beyond

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  5. ma.emely vercideAugust 30, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    You're one damn good Poet papaleng!
    It made me remember that I saw a shooting star last night..But I forgot to make a wish...:-(

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    1. papalengAugust 30, 2012 at 9:26 AM

      LOL, thanks again Emely. BTW ano ang FB username mo.

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  6. betchaiAugust 30, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    oh, I am floored here papaleng, you are one eloquent poet words are not enough to describe how I love your poem, I so love your prayer too, asking the Lord to let us shine brightly. Indeed, may we continue to allow the light of the Lord to shine on us reflecting or illuminating our journey.

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  7. Rovie AguisAugust 30, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    I used to wish upon a shooting star. Seeing one brings back good memories...

    Hats off to this poem Papaleng. :)

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  8. FrancAugust 31, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    Great poem! Live a life that'll make you shine like a shooting star.

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  9. STORM BLOGGERAugust 31, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    love it papaleng! simple but meaningful! :)

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