Reflection

Evangeline to her brother, Luisito

(A Reflection)

Brother, it is a starless night;
Patawag river flows to the sea.
Dawn appears to stir the human might;
Carabao is waiting in the lea.

The friendly breeze whispers goodbye;
My heart oozes with forgiveness.
Waving cogon hums a lullaby;
The Family is filled with sadness.

If I hurt you, dearest brother,
It is because of my true love
So heed well as you meander
Not forgetting The One above.

You left yet with the fulfilled mission
Your children's goldmine to unleash
Forgiven for the commission.
Home to roost brother, rest in peace!

Note: After the demise of her only brother, this poem was
written on the humane quality of Evangeline that no
other has captured save this writer who was with
her as the best half and partner for over 42 years
in the calm and rough waters on the journey of togetherness.
Addendum: July 12, 2021, is the 7th Death  Anniversary of Brod Boy Caermare.

Rhapsody of Memories/Evangeline

Evangeline: The Belle of Labason

The sandy beach of Labason
Where her father's fishing boat moored
Now it's a nostalgic vision
Of seashells and seaweeds she adored.

She used to play and like to bath
While friendly waves rolled all day long
Life was carefree and without wrath
Until the deep sound of the gong.

These are memories on the shores:
The gentle kiss of waves; lone seagull
Making the sound  she adores,
A melody that leads her to lull.

She always stepped forward to help
She labored hard for dire duty sake,
With a love of family and self
Pondering whatever she can take.

That's the demure Evangeline
A poem of love and dignity
Her service charmed both foe and friend
And she loved anonymity.

In this life of laughter and tears
Of blessing and amazing grace
With God's pure love to vanish fears
On Mary Hill at rest in peace!


(N.B.)   Evangeline Rueles Magallanes Caermare Trabanca
Birthplace: Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
Born into Life: March 3, 1940  Philippines
Born into Eternal Life: Nov,.29, 2015  U,S,A.

Education: Labason Central Elementary School, Labason, ZDN, Phil
High School: Ferrer High School, Labason, ZDN, Phil (Valedictorian)
College: RN - San Pedro Hospital School of Nursing, Davao City, Phil
              BSN - Far Eastern University, Manila, Phil
Marital Status: Married to Gregory Intas Alcala Caponong Trabanca
Employment: Phil- District Nurse, ZDN Public Schools, Dipolog City, Phil
  US - Labor & Delivery Reg. Nurse, Norwegian American Hospital, Chicago, IL