GEWGAW WRITINGS

Love Poem: Has Got Me Finally

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:07:00 +0000

Image credit: Bryan Elevado

by: Nina Flancia

I was born yet I was cold
I was complete but not that whole
I was strong yet felt so tired
Till love I knew and tried

It really felt so good
It changed my darkest mood
I never thought to feel this way
For love captured me though come what may

My stillness broke
As my heart began to float
From now I won’t be weary
Cause love has got me finally

Who Was Only You

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:45:00 +0000

by: Nina Flancia

Image credit: Bryan Elevado

Who was it that makes me smile?
Who breaks my chill in just awhile?
Who banishes all things that are blue?
Now endless nights do have a due

Who is it that makes me weak?
Who touches my soul and thy heart beneath?
Who knows to be tender and with care?
So only in thy heart shall I dwell

The emptiness and distress vanishes
Once I feel the warmth of thy sweet caress
I know it was my biggest dream come true
That who that I’m asking was only you

Let Love Through

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:45:00 +0000

by: Nina Flancia (BSMT3c)

Love is still
Love is pure
It has nothing to fail
Or turn to vain insecure

Love endures
To all pains are the cures
It is tender yet sharp
Gently pricking into thy heart

So know what love is and true
And your whole life will be anew
It vanishes all that’s blue
So come let love get through

Things You Do

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:05:00 +0000

by: Nina Flancia (BSMT3c)

Image Credit: Bryan Elevado

I was sad
You lightened me up
You turned me glad
And I was on top

You gave me everything
Love so pure divine
The things you do my darling
Has touched my heart oh thine

You carry all the misery
That once blinded my whole life
You treated me with serenity
As you asked “Would you be my wife?”

Things you do my darling
I never thought I’d feel
As you brighten up my being
Now love I know is real

Mist's Heart

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:43:00 +0000

By: Ryan Tan

Image credit: Bryan Elevado

Alas! as one would say
close as the others would live
neither my lines, nor my cries
would yet be still be lost my creed

torments need not be sang
as per each wouldn't make you
say words i long. die on to live on

its funny in that i know
that no matter how much effort
this pitiful self would have
songs may be enough
may be? very tough

tomorrow marks a day
oh yes, a good Tuesday
i never will give up
never will i retreat
patience so long

for that would come away
i mention my name for the last time
ill say
look at me, at least?

Spare me.
bear with me?
please?

Time Traveler's Valentine

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:55:00 +0000

By: KEVIN ANN MORALES

Image credit: Kevin Ann Morales

Scar from Cupid’s arrow
Green rose stunned a year ago
Listen, my heart skips a beat
Curve your mouth and breathe.

A lad ridding on his horse
Heading down to the lake shore
Sunlight streams into him
Showing his innocent grin.

He starts to sing our song
I can feel the wind so strong
He kneels, asking for my trust
Rain starts pouring unto us.

I wrap my arms around him
My soul hears his heart’s rhythm
“Thou shall not die, I love thee
Valentine, you’ll always be.”

A Poem for Valentine's Day

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:41:00 +0000

By: Angela Aninang

Valentines day you are here once again
A day to celebrate our heart's treasures
to cherish,reminisce and look forward
to more happy moments with people we love

It's not the day itself perhaps
for it's not only the roses that count
much more than the date
It's the day we decided to love that we celebrate

It must have been a crazy world after all
circles of surprises and sacrifices
But love happens inevitably
Let it in and prove the possibility

Oh valentines day how priceless it seems
the joys and laughter in love people share
Let me have a love to have and hold
Much more than what this life behold

A Valentine's Beat

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:59:00 +0000

By: Katy Sumaoang

Image credit: Bryan Elevado

Music moves me like domino
Dance like no one is watching
Singing at the top of my voice
Loving what I do, like no one cares

Valentine’s day sweeps me off my feet
Seeing those beautiful things around
Making the most out of nothing
Enjoying each other's company

Hold my waist and let the beat of Valentine’s groove
Rock my world and be my valentine
Show the world who you truly are
Because in my eyes
you’re the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.

My Valentine's Day Wish

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:41:00 +0000

By: Cathlyn Kaye G. Gonzales

Image credit: Bryan Elevado

Roses Scattered Everywhere
Chocolates Fill your Day
Love letters brightens your way
Oh! It’s really Valentine’s Day

Oh Cupid, oh Cupid
Please Target His Heart for me
Then my Valentine’s Day will surely Be Happy
Because the truth is I love Him Secretly

How Lovely It would be
To be Just You and Me
Oh Valentines please come fast
Wish my Desire will be true At last!

Valentine Blues

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:46:00 +0000

By: Lara Maela A. Enriquez

Image credit by: Bryan Elevado

Ants are on their way to trap the cakes
Valentines so sweet, only for couples’ sake!
Love notes, red dresses, and roses all around
Sweet melodies that love only surround

And hey, Cupid got it bad
Valentines Day, why not all have?
Bitter loners for sure are sad
Oh, nothing but a blue Valentine fad

Wishes, dreams, fantasies
All comprises of what it seems
A lonely you and a heart subdued
For a love that is far undue

My Unusual Valentine

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:13:00 +0000

By: Katy Sumaoang

Time flies like a blink of an eye
It feels like it was just yesterday,
That we said: “I do” to each other.
But now, Valentine’s Day is unusual without you.

Image credit: Bryan Elevado

It would never be the same,
Like the Valentines we had last time.
Sweet kisses and hugs wake me up every morning
With you by my side, life is amazing
You made me realize how important my life is.

But since the day you left me,
Life has become utterly lonely.
Not because you don’t love me anymore,
But ‘cause some things are not within our control
On that day, I lost my one and only valentine.

Memories of Valentine’s Day

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:50:00 +0000

By: JKristia Aranzamendez Guinto

I can still remember the day,
When we were together, celebrating Valentine’s Day.
You and I both knew,
Our love was so strong as we vowed anew..

It had seemed a typical day for me, but not for you.
I thought you have forgotten to greet me too.
But then you have surprised me with flowers and notes all over,
No one ever did that to me before, my lover.

Image credit: JKGuinto

A dinner for two, what more could I ask?
Whenever I’m with you, my heart beats so fast.
These memories, they always come back to life,
Wonder if you also remember these things we once had.

Now Valentine’s Day is getting near,
I wish that you’re beside me again, my dear.
‘Coz that Valentine’s with you was the best,
It was the most special among the rest.

God knows how much I love you,
I know you love me too, but not as much as I do.
All the things that we’ve gone through,
had taught me lessons, thanks to you.

I keep my door open for you to regain
and maybe someday, it will be us again.
In God’s time, with the right reasons,
We’ll celebrate together then, in all the seasons.

I’m still glad that we’re only good friends now,
Memories will be forever in my heart somehow.
You will still have my heart until the end of time,
Glad that I once had you my first love, my Valentine.

And So My Heart Sings...on Valentine's Day

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:20:00 +0000

By; JENNIFER Z. MANESE

Hello there my beau
I just called to say I love you
For tonight I celebrate my love
Singing young and free as a dove.

Image credit by Bryan Elevado

I was thirteen living my teenage dream
‘Twas easy just like eating an ice cream
No one told me that love is a mystery
What I knew is that it was extraordinary

I never thought that at a moment like this,
I’ve got to know what love is
I’m young, nobody wants to be lonely
I need someone who could make me happy

First time I ever saw your face,
My heart sped up as if it was winning a race
Tonight, I’ll be honest, I’ll be blunt
I know you’re the one that I want

I’ll stay with you, this I promise
Because you’re the last person I wanna miss
Now I’ve thought my choices through
I can't live without you, I just don’t want to

February, hey now I’m excited
For once again I’ll get to see my beloved
Waiting for Valentine's Day, set aside your work
‘Cause on the 14th you’ll be my firework

A Plan for Valentine's Day

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:06:00 +0000

By: JENNIFER Z. MANESE

This quiet night I am thinking,
What I could do for Valentine’s,
And then, with my fingers leading,
I started typing these little lines.

Image credit by Bryan Elevado

This poem is short, but with my best
I shall make these stanzas mighty.
I know that God will do the rest
Because I place my faith so highly.

Valentine’s is ‘round the corner,
And I know I’m not yet ready
But to fill that day with wonder,
I will do to make you happy.

To My Future Valentine

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:33:00 +0000

By: Jenny-Rose Manalo

I still remember the days
When my life has not a single ray
I always hoped that in a way
You’ll find me, and you will say
“Oh I’ve longed for this moment to come
You’re the girl of my dreams, you’re my Valentine.”

Photo credit by Bryan Elevado

And now that you’ve found me
We’re as happy as can be
Others don’t understand us
But who cares?
We’re together, at last!

Yes, I know it wasn’t easy
We’ve been through a lot of difficulties
I’ m glad you and I made it
At the end of the day, it’s all worth it
It seems too good to be true
But this I promised you, I won’t give up on you

Last Valentine

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:45:00 +0000

By: Bea Maie Ann M. Cruz (Bey)

Image credit: Bea Cruz

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Every single day I dream of you
Every single second I think of you
Your eyes, your smile, your hair that you flip
Darling, you make my heart skip a beat

Don't doubt my love for you
Cause darling I promise to be always true
I've been waiting for you all my life
Now that you're here I feel so alive

Be my Valentine
We’ll make this love extraordinary
We’ll fight our monsters
And we’ll make it through effortlessly

Be my sunshine, the light of my life
Be my moonlight, make my nights so bright
Be like the stars, make all my wishes come true
And all I ever want is to spend my whole life with you

Be my answered prayer, be my knight in shining armor
Be the one that I’ll need, be the one that I’ll want to see at the altar
I’ll make you feel like every day is Valentine’s Day
I will always be here and I’ll never lead you astray

My last valentine, now that I have found you.
Be the reason of my smiles, my cries, my happiness, and my pains
Be the guy who’ll wait for me at the aisle
And be the one who’ll I say “I do” to all the days of my life.

A Simple Poem from a Simple Person on Valentine's Day

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:21:00 +0000

By: ARVEE MIRANDA

It started on the very first day
I don’t know what to do or say,
To me you keep on staring
I thought I was only dreaming

Image credit: Arvee Miranda

The first time I saw you
My heart already knew,
That You and I would make a perfect pair
And no matter what they say I really don’t care

Now that we’re together
I don’t want to find another
Being with you makes me feel better
Losing you would make me bother

If you need someone to hold your hand,
Or a hug to say I care
If you need companion to cry on
For you I’ll be there

And love is there at the center of all
For the two of us the world seems so small
My Valentine I have my hand, you have another
Let’s put them together, we have each other.

Hey Valentine’s Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:44:00 +0000

By: PENELOPE ANN SHAH

Happy 19th Anniversary to the best parents in the whole world! I love you guys and I miss you every day.

On Valentine’s day, I’d like you to know
It’s not about the flowers nor the show
Neither about the movies nor the endless date
It’s just about appreciating the long wait
I wish I could, but rather not.

Image credit: Pen Ann Shah

To have someone, catch me off guard
If you think its romantic, let me remind you again
Just be patient, and wait for the right one
There’s nothing to lose rather experiences to gain

Oh Valentine’s day, so colourful and ever red
Has it ever occurred to you? Of the love you take?
I’d rather share it to the less fortunate for love’s sake!
Please be gentle and oh so loving, don’t take love for granted with your silly lies
Instead embrace people and touch their lives

Hey Valentine’s day!
Love patiently, love infinitely
Be happy, be young
Time will tell, and time will seek
Don’t drive these young minds off to sleep

Wait for the one, Wait for the best
Make Cinderella and snow white envious,
Of how you fell in love and had your own story
A story not to tell, but a story to have a happily ever after.

Valentine Tonight

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:37:00 +0000

By: LARA MAELA A. ENRIQUEZ

Sweet thing you are to me

The only one I know who’s lovely

My angel, who compares to you?

Valentines wouldn’t be the same without you.

You are one lucky guy

I know my heart would not deny

I’m longing to be with you tonight

Oh dear, my Valentine will be so bright

These heartbeats are taking my breath away

I’m afraid I might say

I love you, I swear I do

Are you feeling the same way, too?

My Valentine, what a joy to me

Your words are my fantasies

I love you, I swear I do

I will say, yes and yes, it’s me and you.

Once Upon a Valentine

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:10:00 +0000

By: CATHLYN KAYE GONZALES

It has been a long time that I wanted to say what I feel;

A long time that I have hidden all the feelings in my heart.

Whenever I see you and am near you

You just don’t know how much I have to force myself,

to stay calm and act as I normally do.

Even if I love you, even though I feel it

Deep Inside me, I wasn’t brave enough

Now February is fast approaching, the “Love Month” as they call it.

Where you can see couples walking sweetly

Exchanging sweet smiles and gestures.

They look so happy and gay on Valentine’s Day.

While here I am so alone and lonely

Just staring at sweet couples passing by

I feel sorry for myself because I can’t reveal

to anyone my true feelings for you.

Then from a distant I saw a boy professing his love to a girl

I now understand the true meaning of love.

It’s being brave to show and say what you really feel.

So this Valentine’s Day

I will say what I really feel for you

I don’t mind what you will say or do

I just want to be free from this feeling inside of me

I will wait for this Valentine’s Day to come.

Surely I will say what’s in my heart

Hope you will accept it and be my Sweet Valentine

Alone on Valentine’s Day

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:40:00 +0000

By: KATY SUMAOANG

I’m perfectly happy to see friends turned to lovers,

Especially on Valentine’s day.

In my case, I wish he knew,

How much I love him.

It’s hard to keep my feelings inside

Knowing that it would never happen.

Valentine’s Day makes me envious

Seeing those sweet couples celebrate,

Gazing into each other’s eyes.

How I wish someone would look at me that way.

But on the other hand,

I’m happy celebrating Valentine’s Day alone

Want to know why?

Because I have real friends that make me feel special and loved.

Among All The Things That Make Me Smile

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:09:00 +0000

By: WEBSTER MAGCALAS

(A Valentine’s Day Greeting)

Among all the things that make me smile,

at the top of the list, sits no one but you.

You and my dream to walk down the aisle,

and hear you say the words "I do."

Even if death comes knocking at our door,

I'll wait for you till we be, forevermore.

All those things, dear love, I promise to be true.

So let me say happy valentines to my one and only you.

Valentine's Day Poem

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:32:00 +0000

This Valentine's Day, I sent to you

this simple poem of love.

a symbol of my undying affection,

for you, my only inspiration.

I love you for what you are.

I love you for what you are not.

I love you now and forever.

even in the hereafter!

Bringing Home a Puppy

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:32:00 +0000

By: Webster Magcalas

I remember when I first held “Kenzo and Mishka” my two Siberian huskies, they were so fluffy and white, and believe me; you can’t and won’t take your eyes off of them. Puppies are one of the most adorable creatures in this world, and they are so irresistible. But what do you need to know when bringing home a puppy?

KENZO
Image Credit: Webster Magcalas

With countless years of being constantly in-love with dogs, I have learned some precautions in bringing home a puppy. I recommend to get the puppy around morning so that there will be less stress considering the increase in temperature at noon.

Ask the breeder not to feed the puppy prior to the travel so that vomiting of the puppy can be prevented. I almost forgot, in case there will be some emergencies like the dog peeing or vomiting, you should bring extra rugs or clothing in order to wipe any discharge that would spill.

I also recommend carrying the puppy in your lap instead of placing the puppy in a cage because this will pose additional stress to the puppy considering that he is new to the environment, plus the motion of the car would add also to the stress.

In addition to this the bond between you and the puppy will be strengthened. I believe dogs are more akin to smelling rather than seeing and their sense of smell is their means of investigating something new in their environment.

Allowing your puppy to sit on your lap will facilitate this bond in which both of you will share for about 15 years. It has also been proven in a study that patting the dog triggers the oxytocin in the dog to be released thereby strengthening the bond between the owner and the dog. This also has a calming and de-stressing effect on the owner.

If your home is too far from where you got the puppy, it is advisable to stop every 1 hour or so just for the puppy to have a wee-wee break or just for the puppy to breath some air. Now, a word of advice, since your puppy is not yet fully vaccinated, you should be careful where your puppy walks. Grassy areas or areas near the canal should be avoided because they may have certain viruses or bacteria lurking such as the dreaded Parvo virus.

Now that you are safely home, let your puppy take a nap. You should be wary of your dog at this time. Never let people crown the puppy because he is just adjusting to the new environment. Additional stresses such as noise from people scare or even traumatize the puppy. I know your puppy is too adorable for them to resist but let your puppy rest for a while before accepting visitors.

When your puppy wakes up, scoop him up and take him to a place where you want him to pee regularly, this place is his wee-wee place in which he will poo and urinate most frequently. Before your dog urinates or poo, say “ go poo, or go wee-wee”.

When your dog urinates or poops, praise him by saying “good wee-wee or good poo” in a high and playful tone and pat the puppy in order for him to know that he did something good. And there you have it, you just potty trained your puppy. Additional information of potty training will be provided on the succeeding articles so stay tuned.

As the night approaches, fix the bed, cushion or crate in which you want your puppy to sleep for the night. It is advisable for the owner to sleep together or near the puppy. Whether you sleep outside with your dog or you sleep inside with your dog it doesn’t matter as long as you are with him. Having someone familiar around will lessen the stress that he will encounter during the night. I know these are three-no-sleep days but I assure you this is important.

I know it can be frustrating to have a pup cry all the time but be patient enough in taking care of the pup, this stage would just be over in a few days or weeks and you won’t even realize that it’s over and your pup is a well grown dog.

Good luck in your new puppy and just enjoy every minute that you have with them. Ciao.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

WEBSTER MAGCALAS is a 3rd year college student, who has been Mr. University 2010. He belongs to the upper 10% of his class, is multi-talented and creative.

He loves music, writing and modeling. He is also a "dog-lover."

He says in his FB wall:

"Even though we know that some things are not meant to last, even though we know that its not for us, sometimes it's worth the pain. Hoping for rain to come down on a desert is better than no hope at all."

Follow his "dog" posts and learn first-hand, effective methods to nurture your pet.

Dogs are Man's Best Friends

noreply@blogger.com (Jena Isle) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:19:00 +0000

By: Webster Magcalas

Having a dog as a companion is one of the greatest joys in life. It is but probable that God sent them to us so that we would have a loyal and trustful companion. Remember the movie 101 Dalmatians? Aren’t they wonderful and adorable?

Photo Credit: Webster Magcalas

When Disney released the movie 101 Dalmatians, the demand for Dalmatians skyrocketed and that many people are dreading to have one. Little do these people know that having a dog is not just about the admiration and the cuddles.

This massive influx of bought and adopted Dalmatians led to an increase in the number of Dalmatians in pounds and adoption centers, some are being left on the streets to wander, some are hit by trucks and cars because they were neglected. Little do these owners know that raising a puppy is more like raising a child, it is rewarding but if your heart is not into it, you might as well consider having a fish.

As being owned by dogs for about 17 years, I can say that it is my favorite job in the world – to take care of dogs. There are a lot of things to consider in bringing home a puppy.

- Are you financially capable of all the costs like food, vaccination, grooming, supplements, accessories and monthly check ups?
- Is your house dog-proof?
- Do you have the time to take care of your pup?
- Are you willing to endure sleepless nights because your dog is crying?
- Are you willing to take care of the mess that your dog created?

The list goes on and on. Now that I am officially an adult, I got myself 2 Siberian huskies. For me among the 21 dogs that I had taken care of in my life, these breed are the most challenging yet the most rewarding.

Now that you have answered the questions above, let’s now look at the joys that a dog can give you. The companionship and loyalty that a dog will give to you is incomparable. I am a firm believer that dogs are capable of feeling what their owner is feeling and that they are sensitive to our feelings.

I had this Retriever and whenever I am sad, I say whatever I want to say to him, all my problems, all my joys - everything. When my grandmother died, I cried to him and he whined all the time and he never left me during all those depressing moments. He followed me everywhere I go, it was like I can feel that he was saying “It’s gonna be alright, I’m here”.

Anyway guys, so now that you know the ups and downs of having a dog, I bet it is now easier for you to decide whether or not you would buy or adopt a dog. My next article would be about choosing the right dog, because like humans dogs of different breeds have their notable characteristics too. Keep posted.

You may want to read: "Bringing Home a Puppy."