Stop breathing.
Hearts breaking.
Paralized moments
Creeping down my spine.
Hearts breaking.
Paralized moments
Creeping down my spine.
Today. Tonight. Tomorrow.
GONE
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Tonight I hear you plea
A painful sunset i saw
No one could fathom
How I wish I could have
Stopped the time
When I’m with you
Oh, what a dream..
Light of darkness
coldness of heat
high of lowness
what else would fit?
the time of vying
time of grit
grim, gut, fret and lust
whatelse, now?
release!
Like yourself
clinging till there’s nothing
been thru a lot of things
changing times
changing lanes
more ignorant
zipping thru the times
not eager to turn around
nor breath
clinging till there’s nothing
been thru a lot of things
changing times
changing lanes
more ignorant
zipping thru the times
not eager to turn around
nor breath
waste..
Looking up to the dark sky,
hands held on top of the other
resting on the heart… cold
on an ordinary night,
heat no longer can be felt
all there is is the fear
a fear that leaves me forlorn
sad of the innocence
breaking every bone in my body
hands held on top of the other
resting on the heart… cold
on an ordinary night,
heat no longer can be felt
all there is is the fear
a fear that leaves me forlorn
sad of the innocence
breaking every bone in my body
resting on the grass
feeling the coldness of the night,
barely moving, barely breathing…
wishing you were here with me tonight.
Shhhhh! Just the sound of the sea washing through the shore
The sight of the stars hovering above me
as I lay down the grass beneath them is simply beyond words can compare
Looking through the vast space that surrounded me is breath-taking
Living in this world I feel like suffocating
It’s cold and I’m shivering, hoping and waiting even for your voice
I can feel the breeze touch my skin that sent shivers down my spine
I can see the moon shines brightly up in the sky covered by clouds as thin
as the linen clothes I used to see him wear
oh how I miss the times, nostalgia hits me now as I describe the scene that
surrounds my very being even when I don’t want to think of you, my mind won’t let me rest
I feel so vulnerable and breathless as the scene crosses my mind
of the time you left me alone in the playground’s swing
Oh how I missed our childhood days but have nothing to do to bring it back
I hope you’re happy now wherever you are.
I Just hope and pray for your happiness wherever you are.
I love you , I miss you. My sweetest friend, I bid goodbye.
In the quietness of the night I hear my thoughts aloud
vying for the love I didn’t really feel I’ve had from you
In these shallow waters I try to drown myself but failed
for some reasons I can’t explain I feel defeated and ashamed
why does it hurt even when you haven’t really attached yourself with it
why does it feels so difficult when you detach yourself to it
In the stillness of the night I’m the only one left behind
forlorn and drowning in memories of the not so distant past
I didn’t know what to say or how to react to the shadows that lasts
I felt like it’s been a hundred years-the memories that hunts me overwhelms me
tonight I dream of you and I but only soon be aware that you wouldn’t be around
What have I to live for nor what have I to die then
In the sentiments of my wandering soul ignites the fiery thought that still lasts
I would dream of the bond that we shared-you and I
We do belong in each other’s arms but none of the dreams we’ve shared
would ever come alive if you won’t even care even now
And thus the light in my darkness I would never see again
in this senseless world I withdrew myself from and feared
hoping I awaken in the other end and find the happiness I longed so dear
would there be such thing or none, whatever it is I wouldn’t care for now
I think this is what I was long to do ever since, be alone in this world of guilt
who cares now anyway, a river of tears wouldn’t work as it did before
It’s different now, this time of agony - senseless I become, too numb to feel
as I come close tonight, I can no longer feel
the love we shared nor the love I’ve longed to give
It comes nearer now, the rain would surely be gone in a while
This is not goodbye because I never thought it would end this way
but it would surely be when you won’t ever cross my way-forever.
Rethinking Marital Relationships in the Light of the Changing Role of Women Today
Ana May Dominique de Dios
DLSU-Manila
II/AB-Literature
If I go over the long talk about the history of cultures and traditions of marriage in light of past and contemporary context, I might as well be able to write a novel just talking about that particular topic. It is very broad and there are almost a million words that I could blabber about. So we’ll just stick with the basic context of life in the boundaries of marriage in contemporary times. However, just to have some comparison, we’ll be looking back to the not so distant past. Just to shed light over why it’s changed over time.
In the past, as what we’ve been taught, the man has all the rights in the world. Man is the center of life. Man is always the stereotypical strong and wise and laborious. While women are just in the shadows, men take all the credit. Women are often misrepresented-even in the bible. We all know the story of Adam and Eve where Adam is the first person created, hence making man the original inhabitant of earth and that Eve was just created out of a man’s body part. So that was why they think that the women are subjected to men. Also that story when Adam was persuaded to eat the apple from the knowledge tree by the woman. This came to be interpreted that women are temptations and hindrances to men’s success. That is not true, isn’t it? What is it like to be married then in all these things present in the world today?
I won’t know the answer in a guy’s point of view but for a girl’s, it’s pretty much like being saved by a knight in shining armor. In the past, the man had always been the breadwinner in the family. Women don’t have much of an important role in the society. They are plain housewives whose main purpose is very well served being a supportive wife, serving her husband when he comes home, taking care of the children. Pretty much in the shadows, isn’t it? In the contemporary world, where the women already are serving in the working force in the society, leading organizations and excelling in their chosen fields, women have already been proving that if men can do the laborious workload, they can too. In light of this rapid globalization, there have been drastic changes that have occurred over time. Wives can now be seen in the office while men can now be seen at home being a househusband. Or most popular today is that both the husband and wife succeed in their career as professionals.
In light of this, a couple now has equal rights and choices on whether or not to go conventional or be part of the globalization trend today. Women are now seen as independent and are be entrusted with men’s role. Men can choose whether or not to become a house buddy. Each one has a choice to share in expenses around the household or not. They may or may not be able to do their duties well as couples depending on their schedules. In short, there are good and bad consequences in the life of the married couple in contemporary context.
Engagement by Mikx de Dios. Edited version
Over my soul I rest in thee
I see you tonight as you surrounded your arms all over me
You came from behind and surprised me
I can see now that you really love to be with me.
As vast as the ocean I felt your love
As pure as white I saw your heart
As safe as I feel with you right now
You gave me the love I took without doubt.
This is the night I say I do
Because I know I will be safe with you
This is the moment I swear I could cry a river
But all that is because you made me smile
The joy I can never contain
Just overflowed the moment in my dream
Alas! I wake up with sadness
Just because I knew it was a dream.
I didn’t wanna wake up knowing I wouldn’t have you
But I know that God will take care of you.
Wherever I am, Im still attached to you,
My heart will always be with you.
I know that we’ll meet again someday,
But right now, when were far apart, I would always remember
That you are the most wonderful person I’ve met.
I may not see you around,
But in my dreams you do come alive.
As long as it is day, I can only think of you.
But come at night when I sleep, I will see you.
Goodbye for now my love.
I’m here holding on to your love.
Forever.
Marriage is an act of being joined together of two people, usually of opposite genders or sexes. It is also an act done with God as the principal witness, therefore, the most conventional and popular way of doing so is by a church wedding with cultural injected ceremonies and traditions. It is though taken for granted now-a-days. With the onset of the “infidelity” epidemic, it is now easier to break the bond of marriage, which is not- still and always will be- acceptable by God. Because in the first place, God is the perfect example of love and the couple vowed in His name that they will follow his example. Well, before I indulge myself too deep in the argument of infidelity, what has marriage have to offer then and now?
Culturally speaking, in the old times, men has to prove their worth to a girl’s family before he can ask her hand in marriage. He can only court her at her parent’s house and give gifts to prove how much he can provide for the girl’s needs. It is then much harder for the guy to get the girl. It takes a whole lot more courage and love to have the girl he wants to be with for the rest of his life. In some other cultures, however, in order to retain the status of a family, they engage their children into arranged or forced marriages. Some flourished in their relationships. But are they really happy about it? We don’t really know. Some, on the other hand, never found their true love. Where is the joy in that? In any case, in contemporary times, the culture, tradition, or perception of marriage revolutionized. People are more liberalized. Divorce, annulment and legal separation came into picture and destroyed a lot of relationships. Most marriages starts with merely infatuations and puppy love and ends very early with just shallow and unacceptable reasons. It is much easier to marry. I personally think that this is the reason why people does not see the real meaning and importance of love and family.
In a married couple’s life, there are- if not a few- a lot of changes that the couple has to adjust. In the first place, they accepted the person they married to be their partner for the rest of their lives. They must therefore act in accordance to a married person’s life (which is of course very stereotypical-nonetheless). Yes, there is romance, intimacy and exclusivity. There are much more responsibilities in a married couple’s life- and all that are expected to be met. They must work hard to keep their light of marriage burning. There are countless joys and innumerable challenges. There are much more things to sacrifice in order for marriage to last. To show their love, both husband and wife must be willing to sacrifice for the other and for their family as well. Well, of course according to right conduct and welfare of the person. Both should have the relationship of give and take, care for one another, and have their share in each other’s welfare and development. There are a lot of moments wherein a couple can spend time-intimate and romantic- together like going on trips or simply dine out and the like. One of the most wonderful joys in a married life is being blessed with a child. However, the challenge is to raise the child together. The joy of having a wonderful life partner is beyond words can compare but the challenge is how to keep it.
In life, there are a lot of temptations to a married couple’s life. However, if one is built on a strong foundation, the rock, their commitment can go a long way. It is not easy because these challenges can either make or break you but expect that it will be rewarded by God with overflowing blessings and favor upon your lives. The real joy in marriage, therefore, is knowing that God is blessing your marriage and the challenge is following His plans for your own family.
