DOWN BUT NOT OUT

down but not out I need to step back
i just can’t move on if I’m going off the track
this isn’t a race I can still buy some time
cool it down a bit before I restart the climb

this is just a setback I can redo my plan
return to home base become a better man
must be up and running before I hit the road
it’ll be an uphill climb I must bring a lighter load

if this isn’t the path I’d go find another way
i got no issues with what other people might say
there’s nothing wrong if I’ve failed this quest
i’d be on my feet again doing what I do best

down but not out I’ll regain my spot
rising from the ashes I’ll write a new plot
quitting as it may seems but I don’t give a damn
back to the drawing board I’ll make a better plan

RMP
4/25/2014
Winnipeg MB Canada

BUHAY (CANADIAN) IMMIGRANT

dinadaan sa tulog nang mawala ang lungkot
subalit kahit sa panaginip pilit pa ring lumulusot
dinadaan na lang sa kain palipas oras sa computer
pero ang damdamin sinlamig pa rin ng winter

search online most of the time para makahanap ng trabaho
target ay entry level bago kaya back muna to zero
attend sa libreng workshops pwede ring mag volunteer
kalimutan pansamantala ang sinakripisyong career

sandamukal na resumes kailangang i prepare
mataas daw ang standards ng Canadian employers
pero sa dami ng applicants maaring hindi makalusot
kaya pag uwi sa bahay mas matindi ang lungkot

habang nagpapahinga magbubukas ng internet
habang naka online nagtutuos ng budget
settlement funds malapit nang ma short
problemang mukhang hindi magpapatulog

lunod na sa lungkot hindi pa makatulog
oras ay tumatakbo isip ay nababagot
ganito ang hamon kapag bago sa Canada
kung nahihirapan huwag nang magtaka

RMP
4/3/2014
Winnipeg, MB Canada

FIGHTING YOUR WAY BACK

nobody compelled you
to leave your comfort zone
and start your journey
while living all alone
but uncertainties and fear
started pulling you back
deluded by confusion
your mind went off the track

fighting your way back
you struggle to keep the faith
your heart is telling you
you can still go through the gate
there are voices everywhere
who will never let you down
there are those around you
who will never let you drown

a hundred thousand angels
the voices that pray for you
won’t help you in any way
if you won’t change your point of view
the good life you dream about
for those who are dear to you
will be elusive if you think
there is nothing you can do

RMP
Edited 4/17/2014
Winnipeg MB Canada

PANIC MODE

time’s no longer an ally
if I’ll prolong the agony
hoping against all hope
the walls are closing in on me
headed for a cul-de-sac
i can’t simply spin around
the road I've gone through
has brought me to a shaky ground

RMP
3/31/2014
Winnipeg MB Canada