ravens

been thinking a lot
about taking some time
to capture the sacredness
of this journey in crisis

why would it be necessary
why are there so many needs
why are there wants as well
why, oh, why, indeed

but one thing is clearer now
one thing keeps coming back
crisis brings in a perspective
that only it could bring

such a fresh perspective
on so many things in life
those things that truly matter
those things that are unseen

the young prince, then, is true
that what is essential is
indeed, invisible
invisible to the naked eyes

such invisible thing
as the thought of a deep gratitude
such a deep appreciation
for the timely ravens from heaven

those tiny and obscure ravens
just like that of the old
those that brought provisions
to a man once called elijah

those tiny and obscure ravens
which brought forth provisions
blessings upon blessings
to the many hungry souls

those tiny and obscure ravens
who, with their obedience
has brought in so clearly
the merciful heart of heaven

ravens from above
you just don't know how much
you have made heavens here on earth
in the hearts of those in dire need

needs that were precious
needs that made them vulnerable
needs that were so humbling
making them closer to the Maker

ravens upon ravens
oh, too many of them!
oh, how precious they are
oh, how grateful we are!

if only i could name them
if only He would call them by name
if only He would reward them
one by one, on our behalf!

amazing, oh how amazing
as the Maker released those ravens
just so in time, in His time
just so in time, for His time

(happy birthday rhoda! welkam to the world of the thirtyish, hehehe... thanks ate's libay, pearlie, ces, julie... kuya dave, and many more... like the manila leaders council, the many students... for being our dear ravens for this time! mabuhay kayo...)