Thank you Gil Marvel P. Tabucanon, Leah Dancel, and Justinian Tabucanon for a great bonding today.
Here’s a poem I wrote today dedicated to the three of you, inspired from Emily Dickinson’s masterpieces.
Why shall I count my joy –
When all the leaves fall – in the ground?
And by itself – Nature obeys to Law,
Without hesitation or complaints –
So, why shall I also count my pain –
When walking is all but a way
To bless the earth with your presence?
When a small bud of trees – appears –
Remember – you are called to feel –
Both joy and pain like Life itself –
Sitting in the ground – waiting for the rain –
So that one day you can kiss the heaven
~ Rado Gatchalian, 28 Aug 2022, Macquarie University
