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«THE SPACES IN BETWEEN» by Elena Maria Mana-ay Parcon


 

As rainwater drips, my

heart weeps, that excruciating

pain—I can’t contain,

and I’ll say it again,

‘When words are left—without wings,

then quiteness fills in—the spaces

in between’, silence,

turns into cruel cacophony…

sunsets clad in red,

solitude is never

too old, bidding

farewell is just

the beginning,

ignites from afar.

 

As the breath—

of your Love scents

the earth, wafting through

our hearts, your smiles,

your laughters, forever

and ever—cherished.

 

“Palangga ka gid Namon ‘Coy”*

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*Filipino Ilonggo endearment that means “we love you so much”

 
Author’s note:
 
The above poem is a loving tribute to my beloved brother, the late Rev. Fr. Jose Maria M. Parcon

Author’s Bio

Preferred to be called, “the poetess”, Elena Maria Mana-ay Parcon is a Filipino poet and creative writer. Her passion in writing has thrived all these years. How she established her online presence, sharing her masterpieces.

Her poems have been published in various international literary platforms and anthologies, such as Hotel by Masticadores, Free Verse Revolution and PoetrySoup. She has also contributed to Amazon’s Best-Selling anthology, After Rain Skies.

She shares her literary pieces on her profile at PoetryPoem.com;
Shorter verses on Instagram @lenettepoetry;
Collaborations of her words and design on lenetteartsandquotes @WordPress, and on Facebook pages, where she authors Lenette Poetry, Lenette Quotes and Unwordy Lips.

She has been a  contributor of the prestigious publication, Masticadores Philippines and Hotel by Masticadores. Her simple yet elegant, artistic design reaches Zazzle Inc.,showcasing “Lenette Arts & Quotes” among its products.