when all the world around me falls
and when all turns to frustration
the heavens would not take my calls
and angels just show deception
when clouds grow heavy in the sky
and rain ours just as heavy
when I can't find the answers why
and rest just seems to avoid me
when all hell breaks loose around me
and the world just would not shut up
I start to loose sight of beauty
and just slowly start to give up
you wipe away the frustrations
with your mischievous little smile
with your antics and your actions
you could make my day all worth while
you drown out the pain and anger
with a blink of "beautiful eyes"
you could make the world all better
your "nguso" brighten up the skies
all your wise cracks and smart words
how you dance to whatever song
your amazement with ants and birds
makes us feel like nothing is wrong
how you run to greet your mother
how you laugh with the smallest things
how your lips look with "bugkos hair"
how you stare when your mother sings
if you just know and understand
all that your mother and I felt
when we reached out to hold your hand
we could feel both of our hearts melt
-Orville "chubby" Basas-
