Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

~Minagof Nochebuena ~Felis Pasgua (Chamorro)
~Maligayan Pasko (Tagalog)
~Peren en Krismas (Pohnpeian)
~Monono ilo raaneoan Nejin (Marshallese)
~Falang e Baynag (Yapese)
~Tok Tapeng (Kosraean)
~Ungil Kurismas (Palauan)
~Pwapwan Kirisimas (Chuukese)
~Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian)
~Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layi Luugh me raagh fee (Carolinian)

MY ROOTS

I come from an array of diverse ethnicities

The Chamorro side is salty, sassy, and strong

The Filipino side deals with sinigang and accents

The Chinese side is one that’s inexplicable

The Vietnamese side is one that gives me pride

I’m like pancake batter

Mix Chamorro, Filipino, Chinese, Vietnamese, and bam there’s me!

© rinabbta

INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE:  This poem is about my culture. I hope more people will learn to embrace their identity, no matter the race, religion, or social class. Remember that YOU ARE LOVED!

WORRY

Worry is such a stalker

Asking me questions as if he was my father

Making me question what might come next

It's like he never wants to rest

Holding me back from what I want to do

He always talks about my future and loved ones, too

Worry always makes me feel fraught

He stresses me out a lot

He always makes me feel this way

Why won't he just go away?

Worry always turns me into a mess

Well, that is what he does best.

©zevvoplado

INSPIRATION MESSAGE:  There are things that will bring you down in life, but it won't always be that way.

FLOWING WITH THE WIND

Someday the world will hear my roar.

Someday I will master butterfly pullups.

Someday I will have the strength to hold a freestanding handstand.

Someday youths will be emancipated from technology.

Someday drugs won’t encumber people.

Someday there will be a cure for cancer.

Someday abuse will end.

Somedays kids will stop using drugs.

Someday youths will start planning for a better future.

Someday…

©rinabbta

INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE:  It is important to remain hopeful and take action towards a society that will one day improve. Be strong, and be an advocate for what is right!

CANCER WARRIOR

When I was young, I lived fighting cancer.

When I was 13, I knew I was sick.

Cancer stopped me from being a dancer.

My chemotherapy made me go ick

It was scary at first but I was brave.

I spend many days in a Cancer ward

I prayed to the good Lord, my life to save

Without their support it would be so hard.

I met a close friend who had passed away 

She told me to be strong, and keep fighting. 

I still remembered her every darn day.

So I never backed down, never hiding

I thank my Family for their support.

Any signs of cancer, I should report.

©jlavaro

Village:  Dededo


INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE:  Never let cancer define who you are.  

MY LOVER

My lover, my lover 

Where could he be?

I’ve been traveling so far to find you

At the end of the road where we shall meet. 

I’ll promise you that we will make it through --

He’s tall and handsome 

Cute and amazing.

He calls me beautiful and gorgeous, too.

My world was bright and it wasn’t a fling. 

My sky was dark, and now it’s baby blue. 

His voice is soothing and stress relieving 

The love is unconditional to me --

His words are charming and motivating 

In my brown eyes, God made us meant to be

My love for you will never fade away

As long as you are here for me to stay.

(c) Ronilyn Susuico

Village: Dededo

INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE:  Thy will be loved.

PAINT CHIP

July was chilly blue

Sitting on the chair with an untied shoe

Wondering what I should do.

Found a treasure map

Under a sand trap --

I was on my way to the shipyard

When I forgot my card.

Into the infinite deep sea

It was dark like a tea.

At last I found it now --

It's time to flee.

(c) JarreddS

Village:  Dededo

INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE:  Do what you love.  Don’t let anyone stop you form achieving it.

SATURDAYS

Saturdays

Usually start with brushing my teeth

But I mostly sleep in --

It’s fun.

Saturdays are amazing 

I wouldn’t ask for much

No exact time to wake up

Never really grumpy

It’s the best day

Out of the week.

(c) Ronilyn Susuico

Village: Dededo

INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE:  Saturdays are the best day of the week, because relaxing can relieve stress!