Submissions by EngrVV (D_Poetic Engineer)
POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
My education and work experiences revolved around mathematical figures and computations. Never in my life did I imagine that I could write beautiful poetry; one that comes from the heart. "The Fire Within" is my first published book.
Do You Believe In Prayers? (Part 1)
I Still Believe In Prayers
After graduating from a Catholic High School where we used to say prayers before and after each classes, I decided to attend a non-sectarian university where I finished my bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. I thought I got tired of reciting the same prayers over and over again.
During my college years, I had met friends from various religious denominations and went to their places of worship out of curiosity and courtesy especially if the one who was inviting me, happened to be my girlfriend. Let me say that I was soul searching in that...
After graduating from a Catholic High School where we used to say prayers before and after each classes, I decided to attend a non-sectarian university where I finished my bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. I thought I got tired of reciting the same prayers over and over again.
During my college years, I had met friends from various religious denominations and went to their places of worship out of curiosity and courtesy especially if the one who was inviting me, happened to be my girlfriend. Let me say that I was soul searching in that...
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Moriones Festival
Moriones festival is a hallmark tradition
Around your six coastal towns
Re-enactment of the legend of Longinus, the blind centurion
In pantomime and colorful Roman costumes
Nocturnal recitation of Christ’s passion in verses
During the entire Lenten season
Usually mark the week long celebration
Queue of flagellants scourging themselves
Under the scorching heat of the summer sun
Echo in my dreams of you, my home--my beloved…
I am proud of your majestic views and God-given beauty,
where the warm breeze from the deep blue...
Around your six coastal towns
Re-enactment of the legend of Longinus, the blind centurion
In pantomime and colorful Roman costumes
Nocturnal recitation of Christ’s passion in verses
During the entire Lenten season
Usually mark the week long celebration
Queue of flagellants scourging themselves
Under the scorching heat of the summer sun
Echo in my dreams of you, my home--my beloved…
I am proud of your majestic views and God-given beauty,
where the warm breeze from the deep blue...
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What's In A Name
I’m just another technocrat
A lonely man from California
“Said good-bye.”
I’m neither a singer, nor a poet
Tryin’ to get a job I planned to keep
“The days go by.”
...
A lonely man from California
“Said good-bye.”
I’m neither a singer, nor a poet
Tryin’ to get a job I planned to keep
“The days go by.”
...
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Crazy Wet Dreams
I was in my teens while you're still not
when we first felt those desires - too hot!
Just sitting close with our thighs touching
could lead to hours of endless smooching.
Yet, our first kiss--an innocent bliss...
Could everything be just a lucid dream?
Was it really love or just lust?
Your inquisitive mind often asked
Wondering if it was just a dream,
while pondering over some ice cream
which melted in your...
when we first felt those desires - too hot!
Just sitting close with our thighs touching
could lead to hours of endless smooching.
Yet, our first kiss--an innocent bliss...
Could everything be just a lucid dream?
Was it really love or just lust?
Your inquisitive mind often asked
Wondering if it was just a dream,
while pondering over some ice cream
which melted in your...
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Sealed By Fate
It was a year ago today when our love was sealed by fate. My childhood sweetheart of 43 years ago, whom I met once more on Facebook , was alone with her cat, Stitch in her condo that night when Hurricane Irene struck Maryland and the whole Eastern Seaboard.
After we found each other on Facebook on June 4, 2011, we spent time together either chatting on Facebook and Skype or just merely whispering sweet nothings on the phone on a daily basis. On that particular night last year, I called Aida earlier than usual to check on her, and to lessen her worries. We sang praises to God and...
After we found each other on Facebook on June 4, 2011, we spent time together either chatting on Facebook and Skype or just merely whispering sweet nothings on the phone on a daily basis. On that particular night last year, I called Aida earlier than usual to check on her, and to lessen her worries. We sang praises to God and...
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Canadian Snow - A Sonnet
Canadian snow is the term used by other nations
To widely exposed mine tailings already airborne
Folks were at risk to chronic sublethal concentrations
Not only them but also those who are still unborn.
Some got sick and died while others were maimed
Due to acid and metal leaching on benthic seas
Corals, sea grasses and fish habitat were damaged
For turbid waters can’t be tolerated by many species.
Simple people with simple dreams, were robbed
Not only of their livelihood but also their pride
Of a once pristine ecosystem untouched by God
The beauty...
To widely exposed mine tailings already airborne
Folks were at risk to chronic sublethal concentrations
Not only them but also those who are still unborn.
Some got sick and died while others were maimed
Due to acid and metal leaching on benthic seas
Corals, sea grasses and fish habitat were damaged
For turbid waters can’t be tolerated by many species.
Simple people with simple dreams, were robbed
Not only of their livelihood but also their pride
Of a once pristine ecosystem untouched by God
The beauty...
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Journey to Success
Can success really be measured
by the time spent on a journey
and how we get there at any cost?
Does it count at all
no matter how noble or wicked
our intentions maybe?
How do you measure success?
Some may measure it by fame;
while others gauge it by fortune.
In this world with various standards,
neither a yardstick nor a barometer
can really measure fame and fortune.
Plaques of recognition and awards
hang on the wall of a simple abode,
and the joyous laughter inside
filled their hearts with contentment.
They maybe...
by the time spent on a journey
and how we get there at any cost?
Does it count at all
no matter how noble or wicked
our intentions maybe?
How do you measure success?
Some may measure it by fame;
while others gauge it by fortune.
In this world with various standards,
neither a yardstick nor a barometer
can really measure fame and fortune.
Plaques of recognition and awards
hang on the wall of a simple abode,
and the joyous laughter inside
filled their hearts with contentment.
They maybe...
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Enlighten Me
(Sing to the tune of Tequila Sunrise - by The Eagles)
It’s just another election year
Black propaganda is on the rise
"The days go by."
I can’t really fathom why
The science behind politics
Enlighten me.
Every time when election comes
Candidates go out of town
Seekin’ out your precious votes.
...
It’s just another election year
Black propaganda is on the rise
"The days go by."
I can’t really fathom why
The science behind politics
Enlighten me.
Every time when election comes
Candidates go out of town
Seekin’ out your precious votes.
...
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