Attempt
quivering voice torn into pieces
jammed words dashingly sealed
tongue-tied feelings suppressed
a power uproars
whispered unto thyself
acclaimed thy heart
longing to blaze
conformed thy faith
declared thy attempt
to bestow equity
thy affectionate feeling
to love
forever
My lovely daughter Allana took this photo some time ago. I promised her I’d write a poem about rainbow; but I haven’t written one yet, until today. Well technically it’s not about the rainbow, but they say “there’s always a rainbow after the rain”. And I realized that every opportunity or attempt to do something whether for our family, our friends, ourselves is a chance to recognize that rainbow. Sometimes, we struggle to accomplish something, we give up easily on life, on love. Why? Because we failed to recognize the simple fact that rainbow only appears after a terrible rain. In life, we have problems, we have difficulties and in love, we have worries, we have concerns and we have fears, these are our “heavy rains”, our “storms” and sometimes, the “wind” that will blow our faith and topple us down. But remember, “there’s always a rainbow after the rain”.
May we all enthusiastically wait for the “rainbow” to come. Meanwhile, we should never give up. Never give up on life and on love. It will come in time and when you needed it the most.
And, as we are all facing the worldwide crisis and threat of the virus COVID 19, may we all keep our faith and believe. Believe that this too will fade away.
Believe in the rainbow.💛💛💛💛
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Michelle Ayon Navajas (born June 23, 1976) is a Filipino poet, writer, and educator. She is a Best-Selling international Poet known for her books reaching the #1 spot within days of their release. Her 8th poetry book, “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark,” went straight to the top of both the best-sellers list and new releases on Amazon on short notice. Her 7th poetry book, “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” went straight to the best-sellers list on Amazon in less than 24 hours of release by pre-orders alone and eventually became the number Poetry Book on Amazon India on its actual release day, soon after the book rose to the best- sellers list as well in all other Amazon Markets worldwide.
Currently, Michelle holds the title of having 4 books published in a row to have made it to Amazon’s Best-Sellers List ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “After Rain Skies, 2nd Edition,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”) and 3 books on Amazon’s #1Hot New Releases/New Releases ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”.)
Her poetry appeared in several international literary magazines and anthologies such as Spillwords NYC, MasticadoresUsa, and MasticadoresIndia. Her poems “Holding Hands” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for November 2021 and “Love Happens” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for December 2022.
She is also part of the award-winning ensemble of authors in two Poetry Anthologies, that are both Amazon Best-Sellers: Hidden In Childhood and Wounds I Healed.
Graduated with a Master of Education majoring in English in the Philippines (University of San Agustin, Iloilo City). Michelle was a former college professor, teaching literature, speech & oral communication, creative writing, drama, and theatre arts. She is also a graduate of Mass Communications major in Journalism (Centro Escolar University, Manila).
Michelle is active in her writing profession and works as a freelance creative writer.
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Love your poem and the post. An awesome picture.
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Thank you Sadjie, keep safe and stay healthy..
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You’re welcome! You too.
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I love that you used the pronouns thy and thyself in this piece. It’s a small detail, but it gives it a special feeling, like a blessing handed down from one’s great grandparents.
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Oh, thank you so much for saying that. 😊😊😊
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You’re very welcome!
It isn’t a word choice I see very often. So, it stood out in a good way.
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Thank you …you made me happy 😊😊
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😊 You’re very welcome!
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a beautiful timeless piece Mich well paired with that stunning rainbow shot! Congrats to both of you ❤
And a timely mention of the dreaded virus that's impacting all our lives one way or another … we will get through it and those who don't … it was their time to go 🙂
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Thank you so much Kate . The news of an increase in the number of patients here scared me 🙇🙇🙇
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we have schools shut and now talk of quarantining the major cities … glad I’m a country lass but was hoping to visit a few capitals …
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Affected areas usually are the urban cities. One good thing here is that most schools and universities are situated outside the capital.
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here they are right in the centre …
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I always enjoy your posts, but the poem in this one? Wonderfully done. Keep working on that angle, my friend…
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Oh, wow thank you Briane, i will bear that in mind..my muse has to always remember that too.😊
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Thank you for this beautiful encouraging post…photo and poem, SweetMich!
Yes, after the storm, the rainbow will appear. 🙂
I feel most worried for the elderly, young, and those with compromised immune systems. 😦
(((HUGS))) and my prayers for you and your precious family!
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Thank you Carolyn. We all need prayers this time 🙏🙏🙏🙏
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oh so much love for your poem, the lovely photo, and the story within it. ❤
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Thank you Rosie..😊😊😊be safe dear.
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alwayssss!
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Yes…There’s a calm before the storm
Then a storms drenching rains
After the passing storm
Quietly and calmly, a rainbow glows again
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Oh, thank you Ivor for adding your beautiful verse here…thank you.
Lovely!!
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A few words that I wrote for you .. ..instantly…. ((Hugs))
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Thanks Ivor..😊
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Stunning photo and lovely verse, Mich! Stay safe, my dear. ❤️
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Thank you Punam😊
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Thank you Mich. This is a beautiful reminder. May we all enjoy the rainbows…
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Thank you Bridgid😊😊😊
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your poem was exquisite and so was the narrative on the rainbow. Rainbows are also promises, that after hardship there will be better times, we just need to wait out the storm, so beautifully expressed in your words. Allana has a good eye for scenery Mich.
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Thank you Gina…and yes Allana indeed has an eye for the beauty nature has to offer..she is very creative too
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takes after her beautiful mother!! send her and the other 3 lots of love and hugs!
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I will Gina..keep safe and to your trio too..
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Thank you. I needed that reminder today. A beautiful picture and a wonderful poem!
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Your welcome…and i hope it made you feel better today.😊
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Beautiful and excellent poem, Mich. May we all at this time when our World is going thru COVID-19 be together in love and faith in our God who knows all what He is doing and pray that all is good with everyone and yes may we all enjoy the rainbows after the rain.
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Amen kamal. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and wisdom…😊😊
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Welcome 😊😊😊😊 Mich.
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Beautiful poem and so eloquently written . Let’s all find the rainbow 💜
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Thank you so much..off we all go and find ..😊😊😊
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Beautiful poem of strength and hope, Mich. I loved reading about your thoughts behind it. ❤
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Thank you so much Di..thank you for saying that..
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Always the sign, forever the promise, hope.
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Well said Paul..thank you..
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Very welcome Mich.
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Oh Mich, your genuine and heartfelt words here have helped to restore a little bit of that hope that things will be okay!
Believe in the rainbow. 💜💜💜
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Thank you Jade..how are you in there? Stay aafe and be well..
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Doing okay! 🙂 You stay safe and healthy too, Mich 💜
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I will thanks Jade.😊😊😊
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I always remember the colors by Roy G Biv; red, orange, yellow, blue, indigo, violet… yet too often the rainbow color indigo is left out. There are of course many other shade variants with in. I always found it interesting that the same rainbow is seen differently by two people – it is because of the angle of the eyesight. I’m lucky to have captured a few rainbow photos.
And double rainbows are treat too. May we continue to look for and find the cure for this ‘new’ virus. So many venues have been closed now to prevent the spread. Just yesterday I heard that the college basket ball finals were going to take place without fans in the stands.
Check your email I’ll try and send you one of my favorite rainbows that I was able to capture.
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Rainbows always fascinates me. I’d stop the car whenever i see one.
My home country has just locked down the main city. And people are panicking. I just hope we really do find a cure for this.
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Awesome photo
Your daughter is a pro photographer
👏💖
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Thank you 😊
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