Elma Guia from Bantayan Island, Cebu, recently finished a three-year term as a Columban lay missionary in Taiwan. You may contact her at elms71@yahoo.com

Each day I ponder on you The beauty free and true Birds in the sky sing their melody with you The voice that speaks of life renewed

Each day I ponder on you The love within fresh and pure Flowers start to bloom around you The charm that tells ‘I am with you’

Each day I ponder on you The energy radiates tenderly from you A candle’s light gently warms a heart untrue The power that captivates journeying closer to you

Each day I ponder on you The light and the shadow in you The quest for freedom you are going through The twisted reality like a wild forest unknown to you

Each day I ponder on you The love and beauty seems unfamiliar and untrue Banish not all the dreams of tomorrow Deep down the ocean a mystery is spoken to you

Each day I ponder on you A strong heart uncovered to face the real you Exploring life to the fullest where it flows Like a child’s smile to live life anew

Each day I ponder on you I ask a blessing to be forever with you To long for sunshine for the next time I’ll meet you With a hope to continue seeing the beauty each day I ponder on you