it seems that i will be standing right here by the front of this huge and amazing carved hard wood door of this cathedral semester after semester, and year after year, as long as i have this subject/course hist. of art *philippine art under me. much as i would love to stay inside the van and let these youths roam about this huge historical place, this still small voice behind my ear wouldn't let me.its a call of duty. to let them see, explain to them within the context of philipine historical facts the part of who they are, as present generation young pinoys and pinays. perhaps, part of the effect of globalism that sets confusion upon these youths of their cultural identity, and waning knowledge of their rich cultural heritage.
alongside, i made this seemingly stale routine a meaningful one, this time.making the Light as my theme.
"let your light shine its rays round about me, and your Abiding Presence
linger... as i tread this path unknown without fear and without trembling"
i am forever mesmerized by the beauty of light from its dawning forth to its setting away for a little while.
gives stories, and meanings, and evoke some pasts that could either make you joyful or tearful.
my heart flutters as i see Light glistens and...
-create silver linings upon the waves on the shore and on skylines at the setting from its awful source.
-casts a mysterious shadow that can make you more than nostalgic, so much so it touches a string of chord within your soul.
-spills its glorious soft and sharp rays through its quickening edges that could make your eyes squint or stare.
-gives you hope, that makes you feel alive again, and thankful that the darkness is yet far from nigh.
"never shut thine Light from me.
for i am but a speck of a dust,
lost in the shadows of darkness.
let thine stream of Light flow
about this darkness where i
wallow, groping and gasping for breath."
feb. 25 2010 san agustine church intramuros manila
may your weekend be ever filled with the Light!
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