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My Right Season in Pursuing a Relationship

Love is such a powerful decision that can take us by surprise and completely change our lives. Lately, I've found myself falling for someon...

BASTED: HOW TO DEAL WITH IT

WARNING: HIGHLY OPINIONATED BASTED: HOW TO DEAL WITH IT Rejection is part of life. You can’t get EVERYTHING YOU WANT IT IN THIS LIFE. ...

I Cannot Pursue You Yet

I cannot pursue you Yet, And I might never do. I may be starting to like you a lot, in more ways than I had expected. I like all your go...

5 LDR Tips Para Tumibay Ka

Realities ng mga nasa LDR: maraming temptations at opportunities para mag-cheat mismatch yung schedule niyo para mag-usap madaling ma...

11 Lessons Learned in Moving On

Hey there, I know it's tough to go through a breakup (or sudden ghosting dahil walang kayo), but I want you to know that you're strong enou...

Relationships

HULING LIHAM PARA SAYO.. SALAMAT.. PAALAM..

Alam ko na darating ang araw na kung saan matatapos ang lahat ng anumang meron tayo. Minsan naging bahagi ka ng buhay ko at nanging parte ako ng buhay...

Loving you doesn’t mean not hurting you.

You should know that I will never comfort you with lies.I will always tell you what you need to hear not what’s pleasing to your ear. You should k...

To my “patiently waiting” suitor,

To my "patiently waiting" suitor, I really want to say the words that you want to hear, many times (I love you). But, I couldn't. I even don't wan...

I prayed for you

I have always been a person who looks after others. I have been giving what I can just to make sure that everyone around me is happy and satisfied. I ...

To you who left me out of the blue

It's not realistic if I say I moved on with that span of time. The truth is I don't fake my emotions, I don't laugh just to cover all the hurt, I laug...

Open letter to a struggling self

Dear self,  I know you’ve been struggling lately. You’re not yourself and you seemed lost in a place you’ve never been before. I know you’re ...

Poetries

Maraming Salamat at Paalam, aking Ama! Hanggang sa muli nating pagkiki...

Tatay, Daddy, Papa, Erpat, Tatang, Itay…Anumang katawagan pa yan.. sila ang tinagurian na ating haligi ng tahanan… Sa aking ama, salamat sa walang sawang pagmamahal. I...

Open letter to a struggling self

Dear self,  I know you’ve been struggling lately. You’re not yourself and you seemed lost in a place you’ve never been before. I know you’re wandering thru the m...

Babae ka! Hindi babae lang!

BABAE! Buhay mo ay parang Papel at tinta Papel na sumisimbolo ng buhay kung saan itinatala bawat istorya. Istorya ng paglaban at paglaya. Istorya ng pagbangon at pag-gawa...

I Love You From The Bottom of My Hypothalamus

When I glanced at you for the first time, I felt a little jump in my heart. Woah. That was unexpected! I remember briefly how my breathing hitched when I looked at y...

I Cannot Pursue You Yet

I cannot pursue you Yet, And I might never do. I may be starting to like you a lot, in more ways than I had expected. I like all your good things, your beauty, your p...

Moving On

Thank you letter for my ex-boyfriend.

Thank you for the wonderful time you've shared with me when we were together as couple. I can't thank you enough for making me happy during those times. I know what we had was something special but no...

PAANO NGA BA MAGMOVE-ON?

Waiting

To the Woman Who is Always Liked but Never Pursued

A good mentor once told me, “you will never be wrong to the right person; you are always more than enough for them.”

A Love That Is Willing to Wait

To My Future Wife

PAANO MO NASABI?

Faith

Maraming Salamat at Paalam, aking Ama! Hanggang sa muli nating pagkiki...

Tatay, Daddy, Papa, Erpat, Tatang, Itay…Anumang katawagan pa yan.. sila ang tinagurian na ating haligi ng tahanan… Sa aking ama, salamat sa walang sawang pagmamahal. Ikaw ang aking sandalan sa mga ...

I Cannot Pursue You Yet

Singleness

A Message From Marupok To Marupok

Galaxyofunspokenwords' definition of marupok: adj. Filipino term for being soft-hearted; you are most likely marupok if you fall for someone too fast and too hard. Just a simple "hi" would make your legs weak; a simple "i miss you" would make you crumble.

Remember the Lesson

No Boyfriend Since Birth?

Minsan iniisip ko kung nagkaron ka ba talaga ng feelings para sakin? Anong ibig sabihin ng "good morning" at "good night" mo?Ano nga ba ang ibig sabihin ng pag uupdate mo sa akin?Naging comfortable ka lang ba talaga ikwento sa akin yung buong araw mo? Ano nga ba ang ibig s...
Hey you, I once asked the universe to give me a story that was extraordinary. A story that would reawaken my senses and make me realize what it’s like to fall for someone with all of my heart. But maybe, I asked for way too much. And falling for you was something I ne...
I win when you make the first move. I win when at first you meet all my expectations. I win when you tell me every little thing about you. I win when our conversations flow day after day. And yet, I lose when I find it hard having time with you. I lose when my thoughts of...
REGRET AND LESSON LEARNED When REGRET strikes your life. The worst realization and saddest truth is that you cannot turn back time. A time when you ignore the people who love you just to focus on someone who doesn't choose you back. A time when you are carefree to do ...
Sorry! I am still new to this thing. I never had a chance to experience this kind of dating. I was still stuck in my old self: this conformity of being a gentleman in this easy-to-get relationship. All I know is that women admire this kind of attitude towards them, but why is it...
"I will take you forever and there will never be anyone else in my heart but you..I will take you forever.." Lines of the song I often hear from you more than a decade ago. The time that we both agreed to keep each other and stayed on each others' side. I am very thankful that yo...
Although your walls are high as it can be I'd always be here caring for thee I'll remind you of the beauty you really are And how strong you are to have made this far I know of the pain that you say you've felt The suffering that all strong person have dealt I admire how ...
The complexities she had showed the goddess she is A divine majesty no one could just kiss Her iridescent elegance no one has ever seen Built from the painful past she have been The universe doesn't compare to her beauty She's the most fearless and gentle warrior you'll se...
Maybe today, you are someone's favourite person. Gustong laging kausap. Masaya kapag ikaw natatanaw. Kumpleto ang araw kapag nasulyapan. Kapag may problema ka, alam mo na kung sino ang lalapitan. Halos magkasabay sa lahat ng trip. Sabay kakain. Magbibiruan na almost ma...
Di na bago sa mata ng tao na mayroon akong kasama sa isang litrato. Di na bago na ang ngiti ko' y nag papakita ng kasalukuyang estado ng puso ko. Di na bago na may ipinakilalang pinapangarap kong maging parte ng habang buhay ko. Ngunit sa panahong ito, ano nga ba ang bago? Di...
Do you sometimes wonder, after a great heartbreak, there's a greater harvest? Are you someone who is lost today? Are you hurt and broken? Just by thinking how many sleepless nights and how many depressing days would it take, it seems a very long time. But maybe one of the gre...
Simula, Gitna at Katapusan Simula nang aking Umaga Ikaw Ang laman ng isipan. Dumapit man Ang magHapon Hindi ka nawaglit sa kamalayan. Bubungad man sa kawalan Ikaw lang Ang syang tinatanawan. Taya ko ngang pagsinta mukhang wala Ng katapusan. Pagkat sa Araw- Araw na ...
You should know that I will never comfort you with lies.I will always tell you what you need to hear not what’s pleasing to your ear. You should know that I will always choose to make things up to you with clearer mind and forgiving heart. So when I choose to be silent, remem...
It's not realistic if I say I moved on with that span of time. The truth is I don't fake my emotions, I don't laugh just to cover all the hurt, I laugh because there's a lot of things to laugh at, there's a moment of crying, there's a moment to be happy. The love I poured will...
It's been a year since I decided to built my walls between us. When I decided to shut this craziness I feel inside. When I stopped thinking of us being together. It's been a year when I stopped chasing for freedom hoping you'll catch me but I failed. It is when I realized what ...
It was a rainy afternoon when we first met. We were both soaking wet because of the heavy rain. You smiled at me first so I smiled back. You told me your name and then asked for mine. How could I ever forget the first time I met someone so nice? We became friends as time we...
Minsan, ang pag-ibig ay mapagbiro, Dadalhin ka sa taong ayaw mo. Mapapakamot ka na lang ba't siya ang dumating sa'yo, Kahit na kabaligtaran ang iyong gusto. Tunay ngang may dahilan ang lahat ng bagay, Baka ikaw ang maging daan sa pagbabago ng kanyang buhay. Pero kaila...
And so I said it is enough... It is enough that I made my feelings known to you...That I have opened my heart once again...That I have shown what I can offer even after my heart has been powdered to pieces. It is enough that I stretched my arms to hold your falling pieces......
Sometimes I wonder why I ended up not being chosen by someone I love. Yung tipong hindi naman ikaw yung unang nagka-gusto, siya naman nagparamdam sa'yo pero bakit ako yung na-fall ng todo at iniwan? I always try my best to protect my heart pero siya naman yung nagpupumilit na...
There were moments in my life that I would constantly think of all the things which happened to me in the past. I would reminisce about the memories I had with my friends whether it was happy or sad. One of my life’s motto is “When words fail, music speaks.” There are times that ...
Surrounded by tiny pieces glass of hope Shattered all over the floor. You walked out of the door And left me with nothing but your memories. I went to a café one day I heard your favorite song being played. I started to hum the tune Still inflicted by the footprints you...
I have always been a person who looks after others. I have been giving what I can just to make sure that everyone around me is happy and satisfied. I go over and beyond their expectations. Until one day, I realized that no one actually does the same thing for me. Don't get ...
Hey there, I know it's tough to go through a breakup (or sudden ghosting dahil walang kayo), but I want you to know that you're strong enough to handle it. And ito yung mga advice ko sayo: 1. Taking responsibility for your actions and forgiving yourself is a powerful step ...
Was it that moment when my gaze landed on you? Was it when you smiled? Was it when you talked to me? Was it when you helped me? Or was it when you knew? You were too kind, I thought You were too sweet, I can say You were too perfect And you were to fall for, definitely ...
When I decided to share that part of my memory of you, through creative writing, it's as if I exposed myself naked in front of you. Those words were my clothes for years. Those were the very emotions that served as my shield from the outside world. And those words were meant o...
"Paalam na, sa lihim na nakaraan." PART 1: Baka Sakali Gusto ko sanang balikan ang malawak na daanan na madalas kong lakaran habang ika'y nasa isipan. Mga panahon na payapa at mahinahon ang mundo kung saan tayo naroon. Gusto ko lang talagang balikan at tulu...
I am sitting here with you, without uttering a word. Here we go again. An indication of impending quarrel. For the hundred times, my heart feels like crushing into pieces.. I don't know if I'm starting to feel anxious again or tired of this cycle. But honestly, I'm so so tired th...
Love is such a powerful decision that can take us by surprise and completely change our lives. Lately, I've found myself falling for someone in a way that I didn't expect. I admire all the good qualities in her - her beauty, positivity, kindness, and the positive energy that she...
Please allow me to uplift some lost souls by sharing this letter I wrote today: "Would You Stay Or Stay Away From?" To you oh lost soul, I know you are going through a tribulation right now. I know, you might be thinking, “giving up is the most convenient way to do”. I know yo...
Alone in a crowded room Finding out my new home Losing sanity amidst my plea Shadows of pasts pulling me. Sinking, drowning Tornadoes whirling, Cuts of roses I embrace Running exasperatedly in your maze. Lie after lie, Dreadfully watching me die Fighting my own war ...

Talo na talaga ako.

Minsan iniisip ko kung nagkaron ka ba talaga ng feelings para sakin? Anong ibig sabihin ng "good morning" at "good night" mo?Ano nga ba ang ibig sabihin ng pag uupdate mo sa akin?Naging comfortabl...

Still, Fighting in Prayers

Hey you, I once asked the universe to give me a story that was extraordinary. A story that would reawaken my senses and make me realize what it’s like to fall for someone with all of my heart. ...

Win or Lose

I win when you make the first move. I win when at first you meet all my expectations. I win when you tell me every little thing about you. I win when our conversations flow day after day. And ye...

REGRET AND LESSON LEARNED

REGRET AND LESSON LEARNED When REGRET strikes your life. The worst realization and saddest truth is that you cannot turn back time. A time when you ignore the people who love you just to fo...

Today’s Dating Scene For an Old Man

Sorry! I am still new to this thing. I never had a chance to experience this kind of dating. I was still stuck in my old self: this conformity of being a gentleman in this easy-to-get relationship. A...

Unfinished Chapter

"I will take you forever and there will never be anyone else in my heart but you..I will take you forever.." Lines of the song I often hear from you more than a decade ago. The time that we both agree...

Guardian Angel

Although your walls are high as it can be I'd always be here caring for thee I'll remind you of the beauty you really are And how strong you are to have made this far I know of the pain that you...

Belle Sunflower

The complexities she had showed the goddess she is A divine majesty no one could just kiss Her iridescent elegance no one has ever seen Built from the painful past she have been The universe doe...

Maybe today, I’m your favorite.

Maybe today, you are someone's favourite person. Gustong laging kausap. Masaya kapag ikaw natatanaw. Kumpleto ang araw kapag nasulyapan. Kapag may problema ka, alam mo na kung sino ang lalapitan...

Di na bago

Di na bago sa mata ng tao na mayroon akong kasama sa isang litrato. Di na bago na ang ngiti ko' y nag papakita ng kasalukuyang estado ng puso ko. Di na bago na may ipinakilalang pinapangarap kong ma...

Your Sweetest Moment Could Be Your Season Of Brokenness

Do you sometimes wonder, after a great heartbreak, there's a greater harvest? Are you someone who is lost today? Are you hurt and broken? Just by thinking how many sleepless nights and how many depre...

Simula, Gitna at Katapusan

Simula, Gitna at Katapusan Simula nang aking Umaga Ikaw Ang laman ng isipan. Dumapit man Ang magHapon Hindi ka nawaglit sa kamalayan. Bubungad man sa kawalan Ikaw lang Ang syang tinatanawan. ...

Loving you doesn’t mean not hurting you.

You should know that I will never comfort you with lies.I will always tell you what you need to hear not what’s pleasing to your ear. You should know that I will always choose to make things up to...

To you who left me out of the blue

It's not realistic if I say I moved on with that span of time. The truth is I don't fake my emotions, I don't laugh just to cover all the hurt, I laugh because there's a lot of things to laugh at, the...

Only Escape

It's been a year since I decided to built my walls between us. When I decided to shut this craziness I feel inside. When I stopped thinking of us being together. It's been a year when I stopped chas...

The Betrayal

It was a rainy afternoon when we first met. We were both soaking wet because of the heavy rain. You smiled at me first so I smiled back. You told me your name and then asked for mine. How could I...

IDEAL MAN

Minsan, ang pag-ibig ay mapagbiro, Dadalhin ka sa taong ayaw mo. Mapapakamot ka na lang ba't siya ang dumating sa'yo, Kahit na kabaligtaran ang iyong gusto. Tunay ngang may dahilan ang lahat...

Enough

And so I said it is enough... It is enough that I made my feelings known to you...That I have opened my heart once again...That I have shown what I can offer even after my heart has been powdered...

Sometimes I wonder why I ended up not being chosen by someone I love.

Sometimes I wonder why I ended up not being chosen by someone I love. Yung tipong hindi naman ikaw yung unang nagka-gusto, siya naman nagparamdam sa'yo pero bakit ako yung na-fall ng todo at iniwa...

Broken Strings

There were moments in my life that I would constantly think of all the things which happened to me in the past. I would reminisce about the memories I had with my friends whether it was happy or sad. ...

Footprints Left by YOU

Surrounded by tiny pieces glass of hope Shattered all over the floor. You walked out of the door And left me with nothing but your memories. I went to a café one day I heard your favorite song ...

I prayed for you

I have always been a person who looks after others. I have been giving what I can just to make sure that everyone around me is happy and satisfied. I go over and beyond their expectations. Until on...

11 Lessons Learned in Moving On

Hey there, I know it's tough to go through a breakup (or sudden ghosting dahil walang kayo), but I want you to know that you're strong enough to handle it. And ito yung mga advice ko sayo: 1. T...

To the One that I Never Had

Was it that moment when my gaze landed on you? Was it when you smiled? Was it when you talked to me? Was it when you helped me? Or was it when you knew? You were too kind, I thought You were t...