EMMALINE ORTIZ Poems

Sitting alone in a quiet place
Defining 'What is life'
Looking far beyond at nothing.
Wondrin' what kind of future is there to face
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'The First Noel the Angel did say...'
brings back a certain sadness up to this day
It reminds me of a voluntary act I did in the past.
Every Saturday at the adult nursery
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When I reach 10 times 4
Please allow my presence to take the floor
and listen to the lines I prepared
By the heavens, may this be heard
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The world is round
and life is abound
by many trivial matters
that should be kept from being served on a platter
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Dear Miss Congeniality,
You are sweet and thoughtful, shy and reserved
Unlike others who should get what they deserve
So if you're troubled lately, 'Please don't be', says Jollibee
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You are a loving mother,
A beautiful, meek and humble character
Who always fill the air with joy and laughter
You're so generous and hardworking like no other
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A Halloween Boo

It's always been a tradition
During this fall season
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There's something About Connie,
That you don't know
She eats fire, she can do a split,
She can even breakdance like a Jabawockee
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How I miss this city
Where once I set my spirits free
I wish I could go back to this city
Before I lose my photographic memory.
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Sometimes it takes a stormy weather, to unite the people and pray together
Sometimes it takes a stormy weather, to teach the people to help one another
Sometimes it takes a stormy weather, to remind us that material things do not matter
What matters most in the land of our forefathers, is to love one another.
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