Friday, October 30, 2009

Everything Reminds Me Of You

Morning jeepney rides remind me of you
you hated riding it
but you have no choice
you're a person of the streets.

Flower dew drops remind me of you
you love planting and gardening
as much as I do.

I look at my hands
and I miss you
yours was rough and calloused
very tired and overworked
how I love to touch it.

I eat nilaga
and I remember your version of it
yours was almost tasteless
it lacked a ton of salt
I didn't mind, 'coz I love you
and your nilaga is the most delicious
I've ever tasted.

The silence and the darkness
bring back childhood memories
when you would tuck me into bed
massage by back and head
and put me to sleep.

Everything reminds me of you
your passing left a void in my heart
an emptiness that only you can fill
because ...
I only have one inay.




On Sunday the 1st of November would have been inay's 65th birthday.

It doesn't hurt that much anymore...

but I miss her so much.

In the picture is Mr. Scheez at age 2 sitting on his inay's lap.

9 comments:

xtian1978ii said...

moms are the best. irreplaceable

i can feel that you love your mom so much and I'm sure she loves you too wherever she is now

the geek said...

she's in peace now...

please light a candle for her..from moi..

Galen said...

She must be very proud of you. And I'm happy you took time to immortalize her in your space.

Yj said...

daddies are good

but moms know best....

aaaaaaaay i could see a strong resemblance between you two....

ngayon alam ko na kung kanino mo nakuha ang iyong ganda.....:)

Herbs D. said...

mommas boys are the best <3
hugs

gentle said...

omg scheez! sobrang magkahawig kayo ng mom mo! she's one proud momma wherever she is, i'm sure.

kiel estrella said...

as your blog-tatay i am saddened by your loss but happy that you keep fond memories of your mum.

*hugs*

Teban said...

i thought it was a love poem first, but when i discovered it was your mom, i felt... aaaw. this is really sweet. =)

citybuoy said...

i almost want to run home and hug my mom. i'm sure she's looking at you right now and smiling. she raised u well. :D