I wonder
I wonder if a genius is always happy
And burst with pleasure while he’s with friends
I wonder if he can utter such words of joy
Or even walk in the night where gangsters are in
I wonder if a scientist springs with enjoyment
Having such knowledge to influence things
I wonder if he can do the things that I did
Or even run in the woods where wild beasts roaming in
I wonder if a millionaire fulfilled his dreams
Embracing his riches while losing his family
I wonder if he could spare time to his son
Or even greet his wife a happy day ahead
I wonder if a clown is always on nine
When face paint fades, why he’s in despair?
I wonder if he could truly satisfy his desire
Or just hiding his grief with his joyful feat
I wonder if success is measured on achievements
Oozing with triumphs, living in fame
But I’m pretty sure when we live in contentment
Success is ours, no one can take it.
One of my favorite poems in "Metaphor" (official Literary Folio of The Genre).
Last November 16-18 editors of The Shield (Letran, Abucay Official Publication) were invited to join the 10th Regional Tertiary Press Congress at Raven Resort.
It’s my first time to join in that kind of competition. I’m so nervous, but with the help of my co-editors I believe that I can do it well and I know God is with us… we start our day with praying to God, we ask him to give us strength and enough knowledge to do our jobs.
Now, it’s time to show my bent. We will go to Abucay Plaza to take pictures for Photo Journalism, and our theme is melody of emotions. It’s not that hard, so I know that I can do it and I believe in myself. In a while the awarding ceremony will start… all participants and delegates are nervous, especially me and my team. We’re nervous but at the same time we’re excited to know who will bring home the bacon and who among us will go home crying… Unfortunately, I’m one of those who will go home crying… ajujuju. I know I did my best but I guess my best wasn’t good enough. It’s okay, that’s not the end of the world. I’m still young and there are more competitions waiting for me.
ATSPAR, get ready me and my team will get back. And I assure you that next time we will go home with victory.


