Jose P. Laurel

Jose P. Laurel
Philippine President
1891-1959

"A nation fights for independence and tries to
achieve the maximum of safety, not only because
it is its God-given right to be independent and free
from molestation but because without freedom and
security, it does not have full opportunity to work
out it own destiny."
-Jose P. Laurel

"Truthfulness, honesty, justice and charity are
qualities of the man of character."
-Jose P. Laurel

"We should realize that national and individual
progress can only be attained through work, more
work, and more hard hard work."
-Jose P. Laurel

"Strong of will and true of honor, the leader,
like magnet, attracts, respects, and commands
obedience."
-Jose P. Laurel

"There is one eternal God, Creator and
Sustainer of the universe."
-Jose P. Laurel

"How can we love our country?
Not by words but by deeds."
-Jose P. Laurel

"The starting point in life and education is
the recognition of and faith in one eternal God,
the Creator and Sustainer of the universe."
-Jose P. Laurel

"Honor is closely associated with virtue and
finds its most sublime expression in defense of
the purity of womanhood."
-Jose P. Laurel

"Under modern condition, with economic product-
ivity as the paramount concern of every
nation,
An unhealthy man is not only an unhappy man,
he is also a forfeited economic asset of the
country."
-Jose P. Laurel

Benigno "Ninoy" S. Aquino, Jr.

BENIGNO "NINOY" S. AQUINO, JR.
Statesman and Martyr
1932-1983

I will never be able to forgive myself if I will have to live with
the knowledge that I could have done something and I did not
do anything. - - Thoughts of the late Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr.

"I believe that the Filipino will respond to the call to greatness
not by coercion but by persuasion, not by intimidation but through
the ways of freedom."
- Benigno S. Aquino, Jr.

"We must not only preserve yesterday's heritage fight for today's
ephemeral interests, but die if need be, for tomorrow's hopes."
- Benigno S. Aquino, Jr.

"A time comes in a man's life when he must prefer a meaningful
death to a meaningless life."
- Benigno S. Aquino, Jr.

"The Filipino is worth dying for."
- Benigno S. Aquino, Jr.

Intimate Poems

MI AMOR
(A Sonnet)

A long time I have been lonely and alone
That I feel my world is gone and empty
Oh my heart-full of pain and forlorn
I'm so blue and in a cacophony.

Until you came along into my life
Sadness and grief was turned to joy and happiness;
Once been dead and was in a strife,
You filled it with hope and gladness.

The moment I saw you, I couldn't say a thing
Because the beauty I seen-so lovely and full of innocence;
Likened to Helen of Troy or the Mona Lisa in Michaelangelo's painting,
Or a diamond that shines with brilliance.

In the cold of the night, I am dreaming about you
I'm sorry that I keep thinking of you lustly
You and I, our bodies were one, setting fire ablaze to prove our love is true,
Heat surging inside us, kissing and getting inside you until we lock our hands tightly.

Now starting to begin life anew
And bid my lost memories adieu.


WHAT MUST I?

What must I say to you that you'd believe me?
My heart cries for your name, each day and night
The hurts and pains, if you could only see
Like a fallen soldier, wounded in his fight.

What must I do to make you know?
That I am having sleepless nights dreaming of just you
In my dreams, you're an unreachable star that glow
Or a woman in an artist's masterpiece, so beautiful and true.

What must I be? A brave warrior?
Fighting my nemesis to protect you, my lady
Your charm and sensuality that I adore,
Until passion binds us together, making love wildly.

What must I? What must I? I cry
I couldn't bear this anymore deep inside me
The feeling is tearing me apart, I just sigh
Hoping that someday this love of mine be free.


A MOMENT

In this beautiful moonlit night
Having you beside me, I'm blithe
Because you're my lovely princess
In your lips, I'll plant a kiss.
This moment, no more words to tell
When we're both "au naturel"
Oh, how I couldn't longer resist
that we have to do is tryst.

Still Poems

Who are you really, my lovely lady?
Your name, how I long to know it earnestly
Your beautiful face is always on my mind
Why is it only now that you, I only find?
Why that we haven't met before?
Special feelings for you, I couldn't hide no more
That I like you, having courage in telling it
Fate is unfair, this I have regret.
I'm sorry that I'm being persistent
In saying these words I really meant,
That you can be love by me
Eventhough we could never be.
I know this time it's impossible now
Yet in my heart, a promise I will vow
In me, You have a special part
Because there might already someone who owns your heart.


Moment that I am with you
Is something so very special
For your love, all I got to do is woo
And hope now it will be for real.

The simpleness in you, I see
And beauty that is so precious
Reason for a person I've longed to be
To say that I like you, I'm serious.

A chance I have to take
It's with you, I want to share
Do anything for your sake
Show how much I really care.


Now we're far apart because you're distant
Of the bitter memories, it's poignant
When a moment that I have to loaf,
I felt being dreary or just do the scuff.

Prithee that I have wanted to be with you
That I act so queer or being a schmoe
The hurt, I'll find something to assuage
Hoping that in me, I can muster courage.

Long time that I yearn for your love
What I've got to do is beseech from above
Someday, we might meet again, "quien sabe"?
Reason that we never never know, what will be, will be.

More Poems

AIDS

We must be concerned of this plague
No cure found yet on studies of any drug
Around our world it had rapidly spread
Whites, Blacks, Asians or Hispanics begun to dread.
Doing sexual pleasures, IV-user addicts, or gays are afflicted
The desolation on their faces were reflected
Accepting the truth, their lives have wither;
Their heart and spirit were in a fetter.
We don't condone them, but to comprehend
Support they very much need, we must lend
They're treated as wretch, despise and scorn,
Voices muffled, an angst, have felt forlorn.
Let us open our hearts, be concerned of their plight,
Instead of showing indignation or spite
Stand dauntless, their time is drifting, but cope
Searching for the light, a yen of hope.

PAINTING

Imagine a kaleidoscope of visions
Making of an illimitable of creations
A plethora of images and shapes
Whether still lifes or landscapes.
Reds, whites, yellows, blacks and blues
Of the different strokes and hues
Some are fuzzy, or vague, and others real
May it be either an abstract or surreal.
Mediums are watercolors, oils, or acrylic
Subjects were avant-garde or psychedelic
To assuage your angst, in zest or rapture
Through the canvas, message you want to capture.
Passion for being a dilettante of art
You must have to ken and within your heart
With an inspiration, you're swank or quaint
Doing a masterpiece, it's "joie de vivre" to paint.
Someday, you truly can make a name
A successful exhibit, a step toward fame
Your dream will not be that far
With the masters you'll be at par.

POEMS

I. There some moments you are down
That you can't help but frown
Feeling it seems a long day
When problems come your way.
If you're afraid to face your fear
The hurts and pains you could no longer bear
Until you couldn't control your rage
All you need is to have the courage.
In always facing life's realities
We experience sacrifices and adversities
Thinking it becomes bleak and grayer
Yet we can be strong through prayer.
What they gave every little thing
Whether the hope and joy they bring,
All problems, big or small, can be mend
With the little help from a family or friend.

II. Friendship is truly very important
Eventhough your friend isn't near
Communication with each other is pleasant
Knowing his/her presence by just being there.

III. In our life, friendship is a wonderful thing
Meeting others, of different folks with different strokes
But who you easily get along with and have a bonding
Sharing each other's pains as well as make fun of jokes.

BEING A FRIEND

Annoyed by with all that fuss

That makes you be a sourpuss

If you have problems, don't sulk

All you just have to do is talk.

Their time gave for you to spend

By just being there as a friend

A virtue that truly will last

Indeed nexus to friendship is trust.