Kristine Ventura, Jones, Isabela, The Philippines
As the wind caress my warm body,
I can feel so much positivity.
I can feel contentment cuddling my soul gently.
I can feel the heartbeat of a lioness within me.
How lucky I am, that I can witness the rising and setting of the sun.
How lucky I am to live as a human.
How lucky I am, that I can touch the rain dropping from heaven above.
How lucky I am, that I can feel love.
The clear water satisfies my thirst.
Dancing leaves calm my breath.
Blooming flowers keep my eyes entertained.
Green grasses keep my secrets and lies.
How lucky I am, that I can see those flying birds with colourful feathers.
How lucky I am, that I can hear the roaring thunder.
How lucky I am, that I can endure every pain.
How lucky I am, that blood runs through my veins.
Kristine Andaya Ventura is from Jones, Isabela, Philippines. She's a mother of two kids and a Quiet Warrior. She has been working as a domestic helper in Malaysia since 2016. Her passion for writing has helped her to gain the confidence that she uses to fight every battle of life. By writing about all her emotions that she can't voice out, she has found her inner peace. She shares some of her poems in different poetry groups. Reading and sketching help her cope with her longing for her loved ones left back at home.