Let it slide
Let it burn
Let it hide
Let it turn
Let it snail
Let it run
Let it fail
Let it shine
Let it fly away
Let it rhyme
Let it stray
Let it wonder
Let it last
Let it plunder
Let it crash
Let it go
Let it crush
Let it grow
Let it burst
Let it fall
Let it vanish
Let it call
Let it banish
Let it cry
Let it crawl
Let it die
Let it be all.
Filipa Moreira da Cruz
Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.
Bil Keane
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
Mahatma Gandhi
Photos : Filipa Moreira da Cruz
Dear son,
This song is for you, my reason of beaming
This colourful painting is for you, my reason of living
This poem is for you, my reason of being
This letter is for you, my reason of smiling
This landscape is for you, my reason of believing
This mystic fog is for you, my reason of doubting
This home is for you, my reason of trusting
This love is for you, my reason of moving
Forward…always.
Filipa Moreira da Cruz
Photos : Paul Laurent Bressin
Death will never tear us apart
You belong to that special category
You are everywhere
Your voice is in my mind
Always
Your wise advice are dancing in my brain
Faultless
Your sweet hug keeps me company
All the time
Memories will be my best friend
No matter what
Your body is weak and shrunken
It’s OK
One day, the pain will slide away
Forever
But our love will remain
For Eternity
Why would you need a cracked body
If you already have the most important?
A beautiful clear soul
And remember, yours is immortal.
Filipa Moreira da Cruz
I knew the bad news was lurking, but I decided to go straight ahead
I avoided the sharp corners
Firmly
Without any notice, the pebble turned into a boulder
And I can no longer kick it and move on
Sooner or later I have to face reality
I have my fingers crossed
Always
Until then, let’s party!
Filipa Moreira da Cruz
Photos : Filipa Moreira da Cruz
Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
You are never too old to reinvent yourself.
Steve Harvey
What if we only have two minutes left?
What if the stars fall from the sky?
What if our friends are no longer here?
What if the sea drowns all the fishes?
What if there is no future anymore?
What if Earth swallows us all?
What if our family leaves us behind?
What if the sun doesn’t rise?
We must not waste time
Let’s go!
Filipa Moreira da Cruz
Photos : Filipa Moreira da Cruz
Breath in
Breath out
Slowly
Step by step
I will get there
Eventually
If I fall
I will be back on my two feet
What if I fail?
I will learn from my mistakes
And I will start over again
All I need is patience
And a hint of magic
Just wish me good luck.
P.S. The quotes about patience from https://skepticskaddish.com/2022/10/16/patience-has-its-limits/ inspired me. Thank you David!
Filipa Moreira da Cruz
Are you afraid?
I’m scared
Will you help me?
You may count on me
Are you ready?
Let’s do it!
But what if I fail?
We’ll try again and again
Just remember
Giving up is not an option.
Filipa Moreira da Cruz
Promise me our love will never die
We belong together
Today, tomorrow, forever
Promise me the world will be a better place
Look further, reach higher, take care of mother Earth
Never give up, just keep the faith
Promise me you will do your best
To learn something new every single day
Be a better person, take a rest
I promise you…I’ll try.
Filipa Moreira da Cruz
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