I Stand Alone

I stand alone… alone at the side

In a deep thought and heavy sigh

Muted against all sounds

Lest be asked then words untied

I stand alone while the crowds settled

Against the current, I strive

While others have loudly cried

I stand alone without a sound

Your howls I hear but least understand

Can’t see the place of where you stand

Yesterday you’re at the corner

Today you’re at the other side

Forgive me but I won’t cry

A bawler’s life is not my style

I’d rather stay as a muted ant

And bite when ran aground

Your place is not what I stand

Your goal may not be what I want

But when it is for all and sundry

I’ll stand with you and die

I Will Go Home (tribute to Fallen 44)

I will go home now, my dear

After a day of sweat and fear

After a day of fatigue and hunger

After a deafening noise of blasts and flare                  

I will go home and rest, my dear

I will be home soon, honey

After a day of precious journey

A journey to unfamiliar territory

For it is part of my sworn duty

To protect you and our country

I will go home now, mother

Knowing that I have done my share

In ensuring that everyone out there

Would be out from any harm or fear

I will go home but can't hug you, mother

I will go home now, my children

Not to answer your questions of when

Of when are we going to play again

Or safely stroll every now and then

I’ll be home to be with you, my children

                                              

I will be home to be with you, Father

For I have nothing more to render

The end of my journey is now near

Near until I’ll be by your side, Father

I’ll be home to be with you, forever.

January

January, the first month of the year,

A time when holiday rush is over.

In some places, it’s a cold winter time,

To some, it’s a journey to a new clime.

A new year and a new hope to some,

To relieve the burden and old qualms.

A time for change and to do better,

Hoping for a prosperous new year.

January could be a sign for new life,

Or could be a part of unending strife.

It is a maybe, a not, or can be,

No one knows, neither one could foresee.

Some are thinking of a birthstone,

Or a zodiac sign to rely on.

But, not a Capricorn nor a garnet,

Nor an Aquarius can make you rich.

Do not be thrilled with the Chinese zodiac,

Or a Feng Shui that would bring you luck.

Depend on yourself, your mind and heart

Strive hard, and January is the start.