Congratulations Poem by RIC BASTASA

So your friend leaves for Edmonton
And now you are left alone in your condo
Homesick to the philippine islands
In Sta. Catalina

Outside the snow has become thicker
Layer upon layer of coldness alL white and windy
A snowstorm rages perhaps
As i too, imagine it here back in our
Home - this country

You receive the news about a new job
You get accepted and that is good enough gift
From God for you

You are right my friend
It is not late yet for you to put a christmas tree inside your room
On the 24th of this day of December
Make it just a little christmas tree
Do not put the star on top
It is passe

Put your heart up there and pray
Compose not a poem for me
Send a thank you e-card instead to
Our God Almighty