Hi folks!
My poem, "Whispers In The Wind" has been published at Masticadores Philippines. This poem came to me fully formed, it seems. I was in my bedroom and suddenly thought of my maternal grandma. She loved her grandkids. She used to give is a healthy dose of kisses. I always felt her love.
I also thought of my paternal grandfather, I didn't get to spend so much time with him. The memories that I do have with him and of him, are precious. You see, my paternal grandmother never warmed up to my mom. She never quite warmed up to us, her grandkids, either.
But my paternal grandfather, oh he was the best. I still at time feel his big hands patting my head. I always thought of him as a giant. Perhaps because I was small then and he was a towering man for a Filipino. Or perhaps because I compared my hands to his and found mine so little. I don't know what he was like in his younger days but as a grandpa, he was a gentle giant.
Whispers in the Wind is a longing for those days and years I spent with them and how I wish, we had more time together.
Here's an excerpt,
I heard the wind whisper your name
I stopped in my tracks for a second and looked around
I could feel your presence
As if your hand caressed my neck
I felt you kiss my head, just like you used to
Although I couldn't see you
Read the rest at Masticadores Philippines. While you're there, you might as well subscribe to read more poems, stories, and posts from other talented human beings.
XO,
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