Poems by Estela Canama

Whenever I see your sweetest smile,
My pain and sorrow are gone for a while.

Whenever I get mad because you're so unruly,
You'll just hug me and say, "I'm sorry!"

You've got a lot of questions.
You have some wonderful visions!

My little nephew, let your imagination soar;
Let your spirit travel afar...

Spread your wings of generosity;
Open your heart to the wretched and needy!

And you'll discover the rainbow
Of hope that's within you...

Sister is a gem in the family
Intelligent and kind to everyone
Secure and provides our needs
Teaches us to be good stewards
Encourages us in times of trouble
Responsible and, most of all, God-fearing

I'm praying for a long, lost friend;
Hope he'll show up again!
My heart is really in pain.
Sometimes I want to forget him;
But the feelings still remain
In my heart it's his name
I'm calling...
In my solitude it's him
I'm thinking...
In my dreams it's him
I'm seeing...
And in my life it's him
I'm longing...
How this feeling will come to an end?
In my heart, I want to erase his name;
Many times I deny this feeling-
Because I know he is just but a friend!

To my dear friends,
The memories we left behind
Are still fresh on my mind.
How God crossed our paths!

Those wonderful moments
We earnestly shared together
As the best of friends
In my heart shall not disappear.

A friendship that's made to last,
The only prayer of my heart.
I know that someday, somewhere
God will provide a better way

For us to meet once again
And fills our empty cups
With much joy and excitement.
See you soon, my dear friends.

The grandest homecoming
Is yet to happen in a right timing.
Someday the tears of joy
Will flood our lonely hearts.

Laughter will be heard anywhere.
Joyful songs rendered once again.
A warm embrace will set in
And faces will become cheerful.

When it will come into reality,
I'll be grateful to the GOD Almighty,
For a promise is revealed
In His own way and perfect time.