The peaks of mountains
are covered by raging fire –
burning trees, crying.
Category: Poems
On drinking tea alone
English:
liquid love flowing
from a porcelain vessel
shaped to hold
warmth and comfort,
…each sip
soothes the soul.
Hiligaynon/Ilonggo:
inom-inom sang cha –
ga-isahanon apang masadya!
tumalagsahon ini nga tini-on
sa katapusan sang panag-on.
Akon ginapasalamatan ini nga dulot,
gikan sa akon bana,
mapinalangga-on nga kaupod.
Hala sige higop sining matam-is nga ilimnon
samtang nagahanduraw
sang iya matam-is nga pololongon.
Haiku for the day
Tea leaves steep in peace,
soft breezes cool my tea cup –
breathe in, breathe out. Joy!
Haiku for the Day
Pearly white grains wait
in a pot, soaked in water
while I sit and pray.
Not so random thoughts…
On wearing masks – I wear masks not out of fear, but out of love.
On autumn – Autumn came quickly it took me by surprise!
On the need to wait – To wait with patience is an act of love.
On walking – Some of the funniest conversations I’ve had were during the times I was walking. Alone.
On the two shortest verses of the Bible – “Jesus wept.” (John 11:35) and “Rejoice always! (1 Thessalonians 5:16) And I always thought there was only one!
Haiku for the day
Leaves flutter and fall
from the branches like dancers
I watch with delight!
Copyright 2020
Carla Romarate-Knipel
To All Who Love to Write Poems
When a poem comes to you in the middle of the night, don’t wait for tomorrow. Grab a pen and start writing those lovely lines. You can always go back to sleep, but these elusive visitors may not come back again for a long time, and you would have missed a moment of wonder and joy! Let the words just glide onto paper, like guests all dressed up for the party where you are the honored guest. And when you are done, put down your pen, go back to sleep and perhaps you will see them again in your dreams.
Prayer
Start the day gently
...tiptoe into it with prayer,
Embrace with gratitude.
Welcome it with gladness.
Smile at it like a friend.
Copyright 2020
Carla Romarate-Knipel
Welcome!
Hello! My name is Carla. I was born and raised in Iloilo City, Philippines. Ever since I could remember, JOY, was a huge part of my life. My mother’s name is Ligaya, which means “Joy” in English. Even though our family was not wealthy and had our fair share of troubles and tragedies, I have learned that joy is possible even in the midst of adversity. This joy came from many sources and in varying degrees. The deepest joy I’ve experienced was to meet Jesus in a very personal way when I was ten years old. I started this blog to share poems, prayers and prose that I hope will inspire joy in you. I am a beginner in this adventure called blogging. Or should I say a latecomer. I accidentally pressed the “launch site” button before I was done editing my site, so HERE I AM! Welcome!
Resolve
- Carla A. Romarate-Knipel
Written on December 16, 2019
A new year will soon be dawning
I have but one resolve:
to walk slowly,
though my mind wants to rush through the day;
to be still in my heart,
even when my hands are eager to fix broken things;
to wait before I speak, and listen
to the still, small voice within.
Copyright 2020
Carla Romarate-Knipel
Choose Joy: Poems, Prayers and Prose 