Christine Oberas Aurelio, Roxas City, Capiz, The Philippines-Hong Kong
Have you seen?
The vivacity in between
Clear blue sky so deep
And birds that peep
Glorious sun that starts the day
Flowers along the way
The rhythm of the sea so sweet
The cool wind to beat
Mountains have grace
Fresh air on your face
Stars twinkling in the quiet night
And moon that glows so bright
Trees all around
Rainfall on the ground
Animal life who all have their tribe
People should imbibe
Mother earth is so graceful
God’s creation is truly wonderful
Life is so beautiful
Earth has its charm
Keep it safe and do not harm
Have you seen?
Cities hit by floods
Humans are crying in the form of blood
Forests hit by fire
Storms are getting higher
Let's stay away from trouble
Families scream and tremble
Everyone should cooperate
Before it's too late
Let the children run and play in rich land
The future of the world is in our hands
Christine Oberas Aurelio is from the Seafood Capital of the Philippines. She worked in Kuwait for seven years before working in Hong Kong as a domestic worker. Christine began writing when she was in elementary school, and considers her poems shadows of herself, reflections of her heart and mirrors of her soul. She is a proud Capizeña and super mother.
