Heavenly

this is my first batch of my collections of #idyllicPoetry.. This batch is entitled, "Heavenly", because I feel like every person's spirits will somehow be lifted up through its graceful and heavenly tone. Read on. :)

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Believe in me that I'd always stay / to love and to hold you, forever and a day. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
I have always loved you like a star / I have always felt that you're beside me even when you're far. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
I think I have found the end of my destiny / 'coz all I know is I have always loved you, beyond poetry. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
Then like the sun that shines from up above, / o Lord, You surround me with Your endless love. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
Just as when I found you, you brought the sunlight / just as when I loved you, you complete my whole life. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
The road of life is tough and staggering / your weapon is your passion that keeps you persevering. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
When you walked away, my world fell apart / like a fallen statue, mending an empty heart. #poem #idyllicPoetry
I never knew love until you smiled at me / I never knew pain until my tears flowed like eternity. #poem #idyllicPoetry
love is a wildflower that never hides / the unending water that never subsides. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
God never fails to bring out the best in you / be heavenly good in everything you say and do. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
I lift my heart and soul to You / o Lord, endow Your strength and love in everything I do. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
I've always dreamt of you and me in paradise / I owe this love in your shining eyes. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
Though with feeble wings, I can reach the skies above / oh Lord, I am strengthened by the power of Your Love. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
So harsh life can be, I learn everytime I bleed / then I realize, it's God that I ever need. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
Life's too short to live it regretfully / start to smile, and forget all the adversity! :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
O, Lord, I entrust You all my pains sufferings / and shower me with Your Love that's everlasting. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
Through God's unfailing Love, I shall not be moved / by His saving Grace, all things are bright and good. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
The Lord is the strength of my life / His Grace leads me from darkness into light. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
the last leaf shall fall / and my hopes will be shattered / but I won't give up . #haiku #idyllicPoetry
Flowers bloom radiant / I have always dreamt of you / in fool's paradise . #haiku #idyllicPoetry
Difficult times allow us to grow / Mistakes teach us valuable lessons to know. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
In God's Hands, I found the most glorious haven / through His unending love, I'm never going to be shaken. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
No matter how far apart we are / please believe that you'll always be in my heart. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
In a world of perplexities, God is always around / His will enables us to do things so wise and sound. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
In your heart, I hear our secret song / and I know our love is just too strong. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
I love you until the end of time / it's sad you can't let my music feel your rhyme. #poem #idyllicPoetry
Storms may gather, and stars may collide / still my heart forever stays by your side. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
I will love you until my dying day / in your heart is where I always hope to stay. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
I'm caught by surprise, when I look in your eyes / I feel the love that takes me to the highest skies. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
Every feeling I have was only for you / I cherish all this 'til the sun never shines through. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
Bottled up inside are the words I never said / and the feelings that I hide are the lines you've never read. #poem #idyllicPoetry
It hurts when there's nothing I can do / I face the truth that I will never be with you. #poem #idyllicPoetry
Tomorrow seems so far away to let you go / 'coz it's the greatest love for you I always show. #poem #idyllicPoetry
God never stops falling in love with you / that sun always shines in every little good thing you do. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
Maybe it's wrong to love you more each day / knowing in my heart you'll never stay. #poem #idyllicPoetry
It's heavenly how you ignite the music in my heart / I wish I can sing with you for the rest of my life. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
Love is when I sit with you during the sunset / when you held my hand and every single thing was perfect. :) #poem #idyllicPoetry
Oh, Love! When will you and I conspire? / oh, Time! When will you bring back the poet's undying fire? #poem #idyllicPoetry
A growing shrub has yet to find the perfect light / when the sun shines upon the leaves to life. #poem #idyllicPoetry
My love shines through against the brightness of the sun / my heart's loudest cry is, "You're the only one." :) #poem #idyllicPoetry

"I came to bury my heart..." (a blue sonnet)

That bitter wind swept the bitter love
I felt for you; cursed by heavens above
No matter what, I’ll never part
Coz it’s you I’ve wanted from the very start.
That cold winter embraced the cold night
As if we were meant to create the life
I opened my eyes; knew I’m just dreaming
We never fit like a glove; through time we’re drifting.
Those woods I have always been into
Where I bury all the memories of you;
‘tis better to die alone and crying
Than living without you – where my heart’s longing
I’ve never felt a love a like this
So, underneath, I placed my heart in debris.

20 CANS of SUCCESS

By: Neil Anderson

1. Why should I say “I can’t” when the Bible says I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength (Philippians 4:13)?
2. Why should I lack when I know that God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19)?
3. Why should I fear when the Bible says God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind (2Timothy 1:7)?
4. Why should I lack faith to fulfill my calling, knowing that God has allotted me a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)?
5. Why should I be weak when the Bible says that the Lord I is the strength of my life and that I will display strength and take action because I know God (Psalm 27:1, Daniel 11:32)?
6. Why should I allow Satan supremacy over my life when He that is in me is greater than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4)?
7. Why should I accept defeat when the Bible says that God always leads me in triumph (2 Corinthians 2:14)?
8. Why should I lack wisdom when Christ became wisdom to me from God and God gives wisdom to me generously when I ask Him for it (1 Corinthians, James 1:5)?
9. Why should I be depressed when I can recall to mind God’s loving kindness, compassion and faithfulness and have hope (Lamentations 3:21-23)?
10. Why should I worry and fret when I can cast all my anxiety on Christ who cares for me (1 Peter 5:7)?
11. Why should I ever be in bondage knowing that there is liberty where the spirit of the Lord is (2 Corinthians 3:17)?
12. Why should I feel condemned when the Bible says I am not condemned because I am in Christ (Romans)?
13. Why should I feel alone when Jesus said He is with me always and He will never leave me nor forsake me (Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5)?
14. Why should I feel accursed or that I am the victim of bad luck when the Bible says that Christ redeemed me from the curse of the law that I might receive His spirit (Galatians 3:13-14)?
15. Why should I be discontented when I, like Paul, can learn to be contented in all my circumstances (Philippians 4:11)?
16. Why should I feel worthless when Christ became sin on my behalf that I might become the righteousness of God in Him (2 Corinthians 5:21)?
17. Why should I have a persecution complex knowing that nobody can be against me when God is for me (Romans 8:31)?
18. Why should I be confused when God is the author of peace and He gives me knowledge through his dwelling spirit (1 Corinthians 14:33, 2:12)?
19. Why should I feel like a failure when I am a conqueror in all things through Christ (Romans 8:37)?
20. Why should I let all the pressures of life bother me when I can take courage knowing that Jesus has overcome the world and its tribulations (John 16:33)?

#2010was ... A+! :)

Hello everyone! I hope you guys are in good condition as you celebrate Christmas and greet the new coming year with a blast! I’m back writing (well, I’ve always loved writing... but, this time, it’s more serious. Aye.)

2010 has been a roller-coaster-ride year for me. Ups and Downs. Victory and Defeat. Joy and Sadness. Friendship. Love. Hate. Attitude Problems. Blessings. Trials. Opportunities. This year has made me laugh, cry, hope and endure – in all areas of my life. And for that, I’m writing down all these things I learnt this year.

I feel like I’ve been born again and the three kings have just arrived across my world offering their precious gifts. Let me share you these wonderful gifts.

ATTITUDE. This is the first gift I learn as I go along this 2010. To me, proper disposition counts a lot, particularly when dealing with other people. It is what other people see in you – a mirror that reflects your true self. It doesn’t really matter if you’re intelligent or not, rich or poor or whatever religious group you’re in, what matters is your character that makes people realize how worthy you are, not just of praises but also blessings from above. Great attitude transcends culture, race or gender. Gay or lesbian, Asian or Western, it doesn’t matter. It is how you mingle with people around you without hurting them or stooping down on them – but by building bridges everywhere with everyone.

The second gift I received is PERSEVERANCE. Whatever struggles you’re going through, as long as you stay steadfast, you’ll make it to the end. I admit I easily give up when troubles come my way; however, I’ve always kept the faith. When matters get worse, I always kneel down and pray. I trust Him that He will let His Hands cast away all the trials I encounter – and then I go on persevering. I chose Education not only because I see my potential in this profession but also teaching is my passion. My heart is into it. And I tell you my friend, as long as you love what you’re doing – no matter how many bumped roads you meet – and you have your persevering spirit with you, there’ll be no reason for you no to succeed.

A GOLDEN HEART. This is the last present I acquire this year. By golden heart I mean a show of love, care, forgiveness and kindheartedness. I have been through a lot of difficulties – personal, social, emotional and spiritual it may be. Personality-wise, golden heart is through showing your love to everyone – no matter how rude some people may be. It makes life lovelier when everyone offers each other’s love. Socially, I mean golden heart by forgiveness. Whatever fight you have with your fellow, vengeance is never an option – but forgiveness. Bear in mind that the misunderstanding you have is just a product of the conflict of each of your ideas, beliefs or principles – because in the end you’ll see that when you forgive, you also learn to accept. By far, the most important lesson I gain this year is to have a golden heart. It’s hard when you always carry big baggage in your heart. But when your heart’s golden, life goes on towards a brighter path. Life is short and miserable when you’re feeling bitter and angry. But, with a golden heart, life is short… yet meaningful.

This year, 2010, has taught me to love, to wish, to cope and to act like a matured individual. My journey this year has molded me into a strong, responsible, and a fully-grown Mark Anthony Orpiano. And now that this year s about to end, it still continues to remind me not to be hopeless for another year to come. Instead, it encourages me to look forward to a more optimistic and more fruitful 2011.

Surely, these gifts I will always cherish as I walk along the roads of life.

Boys' Love Poem: "I borrowed him like a book..."

All by myself I’m strolling down towards a room
A bookful place of silence and gloom;
All I wanted is someone to be with me.
Not just to study, but to love and cherish dearly.

I was just writing trivial notes,
When I met those eyes, as if telling anecdotes.
The way he smiled made me want to stay longer
And so I continued writing… a hopeful love story.

It’s like his heart and mine were already one.
In every seat, in every page of my paperm, he hadn’t gone.
It’s a feeling out of the ordinary,
For he is who he is and I’m not who I am.

Amidst the orchestra, he’s the singer; I’m the writer
But I knew we could really never be together.
I am who he is; he’s not who I am
He’s real, unmasked and I’m an awful sham.

His eyes sparkled me words of heroic knights.
Though we sat apart, I felt his body next to mine
Time’s fleeting; he’d leave me behind time
Oh, how I wish we’re always putting things in lines and rhymes…

Then his maiden came from behind the shelves
His graceful Galatea; staring at their own selves
I thought his eyes were only for me.
It’s so painful; I parked my pen sadly.

I sighed. I breathed. I was about to cry
I just grinned ‘coz I waited for something I could never have
I looked at him, that’s all I wanted to do
It’s happier than just sitting there alone and blue…

Now this story’s hopeless so I closed my notebook.
How my heart longed for his caring look.
I could never treasure this moment all my life
For he reminded me of the mask
I’ve always wanted to hide.