"This poem made me cry in the middle of the event. I was really surprised my, dear manang, Leah Dancel! Words are not enough to express my gratitude. This lovely poem moves my spirit! I love you, manang!" ~❤️💖❤️
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PERSEVERANCE PAYS
(Beauty in times of crisis)
Is there anything that Helen can't do?
Is there a way could she handle tasks without succumbing to pressure at breaking point?
Or losing her dignity and grace under
scrutiny for every move she's doing?
How does this beautiful damsel, the daring Eagle behind the Filipino Poets in Blossoms soar high to flourish?
Tell me pray.
From the womb of the earth, she was brought forth to be a woman of substance:
Astute, ingenuous, fervent,
Determined, resourceful, patient.
A Fairy Godmother - in many forms, who reveals her secrets from the woods to the world!
That revelation comes through her passion of Poetry.
The highs and the lows, the mountains she climbed, the sea of adventures she oared, the height she flew with agony and bliss and everything she amassed.
Her dainty life is chronicled; an expose she alone expressed in her own time capsule and precision called Poetry.
A lady of charm, wit and persuasion;
It's hard for everyone to tell her 'No';
All those under her wings, bow to her every wish.
Albeit, she's loyal to her calling and faithful to her commitment.
Her network of connections is known across the oceans -
Prepping her prerogatives, nothing seems impossible.
Defined by life's purpose, this youthful and highly spirited woman fearlessly scaled the unknowns without inhibitions.
With guts and glory her winning charisma made her attain all that she aimed high;
As she continues to strive for excellence, her confidence is untamable; unrelenting to failure.
This Mother Eagle blossoms not into oblivion but for the world to see that
perseverance pays even in the face of crisis.
She's a mortal beauty, once possessed by Helen of Troy.
In full allegiance t'ward her passion, not for men, but to her quilted pen.
May her affinity to humanity projects her advocacy for the love of friendship and peace through Poetry.
That effervesces in her soul - from her heart, and in her mind.
Advance Happy Birthday Helen. I wish you Many happy returns of the day!
God bless you!
©Leah C. Dancel
Copyright@2021
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SH-Australia
September 27, 2021
ECHOES: The Sounds of Poems
FPB International Friendship Festival Week
"Beauty in times of Crisis"
Inspired by Jhake Morales Concept
Tribute to Helen Sarita's 56thBirthday
Comments from FPB:
"Le, this is a beautiful tribute to a talented and strong lady, our ME, founder and President of FPB, Ms. Helen Sarita, who is celebrating her birthday on October 2.
Happy birthday, Ms Helen!" 💖💕
~Lenore S Caytiles, Antique
["Lenore Caytiles, this poem is such a beautiful tribute written by our dear Leah Dancel. It surprised me in the middle of the event, to where she recited this for me. I know it took her a lot of courage as she was not used to it! Every word of hers, I digested. It depicts my being ME. I thought that she may have spoken and interviewed my soul as she was in full detail about my journey as I oared to the highest skies contemplating what I would do to live every moment worth living. I truly love this poem!" ~Helen Sarita]
"The beauty of the soul expressing her love and admiration penned down in her tribute to the beauteous Mother Eagle who continually soar up in the sky finding peace, love, and humility to share to her eaglets FPB...maayong aga my dear Le, katahum gid sang imo sinulatan. love you."
~Crispina Vedra-Diego
"Ganda!
Akala ko maam leah i-recite nyo rin po gaya nung pinarinig nyo sa akin."
~Jhake Morales
"An exquisite masterpiece. I am so honored to witness you po Ma'am Leah gracefully executing this dedicated poem to M.E Helen Sarita." 👏👏👏❤
~Joan Santillan Amurao, Fellow Poetry Reader of the Night
"What an absolutely beautiful piece, an apt expression of love and admiration for a woman who dared the odds, and thro perseverance emerged triumphant! Congrats, Ms Leah! Have a wonderful and fulfilling celebration, Madam Helen!"😍🎶❤️
~Rhodora Napud
"I love this tribute so much. Maam Helen Sarita deserved this. Happy Birthday to Maam Helen. God bless us." ~NT3
"What a lovely poem! Specially written by an intellectual nice lady for a wonderful celebrant..Ms Helen." ~Lynn Garcia, Fellow Poetry Reader of the Night
"This is a magnificent tribute to a kind, empathetic, loving soul.
God bless you, Helen Sarita, Leah and the happy Filipino poets."
~Dr. Deena Padayachee, Durban, South Africa, Fellow Poetry Reader of the Night 😊 🙏
