for batch 2007

Ode to Batch 2007

By Marigold

Part I

Each year,

as one draws to a close

the same emotion—

embraces, enfolds.

Parting ways—

Is as constant as breathing

But still grips the heart

Against its will.

Now that you’re leaving

Might have been prepared

Outside, I’m all smiles

But inside—

I’m scared

What if this is the last time

We’ll ever see each other

What assurance do I have

That someday—

we’ll be together?

Should get used to this—

But still, it pains my heart

Yet I can’t ask you to stay---

Accept now we’ll be apart..

Part II

marc jarrel with his accent

chester, with his soulful gaze

john matthew and his swagger

maiah and his tricks and maze

jonriel and his baffling tongue

allen vincent and his boyish stare.

jan lloyd and his puppy love

hans daniel and his creative flair…

forget marco pim and his insights?

or dan with his sudden inspiring thoughts??

that’ll be like setting the cute daniel james aside

or dragging kier ysmael from the singing booths (never knew ky could sing so well!)

put me away from acewin’s beseeching gaze

or john mel’s engaging smile?

or brenn’s antics that could grate on my nerves

that’ll be like tasting hell for awhile.

how could you tear me away

from erick’s potent charm

or from paulo’s unconditional kindness

might as well give me

a dose of potent poison

than never see again fergie’s wackiness.

so what if i’m a victim –

of wilson’s brilliant mind

pair him with smart christopher—

their quite two of a kind!

how can i overlook

mary allaine’s famous puzzle

or ruvie anne’s smile that dazzles

or clemerry anne’s pretty face that lingers

and jennifer’s understanding

that with her sweet looks mingle?

jhamee as a queen has captured us

christelle’s scientific mind could bewilder

joyce’s beauty that stuns and stupefies

riavic’s honest stare could make us think twice.

and jesha---who could nor recall

her guileless friendliness

or queenie’s angelic voice and loveliness

jessa with her firm but gentle countenance

and jonna liah’s uncompromising stance?

then of course---who can forget---samantha’s potent charm.

all of vi prudence carved deeply in my heart

this impending parting-

slowly tears me apart!

Part III

the other side---the “humble” side

beware of kurt’s gravity-defying lure

think twice before you fall

for marwin’s great sense of humor—

and when you were so taken with ernie’s flowery tongue

not even paul’s good looks could save you where you’d flung.

have you seen carl’s mind on full blast work

or witnessed ra cracking one of his fav-rite jokes

or gille’s mesmerizing hands on their trail

or carlo’s thoughtfulness which never seem to fail?

perhaps you’ve fallen prey to bobby’s bright rejoinder

or have been consoled by philip’s wise counsel

or captured by joemel’s valiant struggle to succeed

and zanerey’s analytical-mathematical perspective.

how can i forget marven, the scientist

or roaring lorenzo at his charming best?

you’ll never find another john arvin the thinker

or ervin, the gorgeous hunk and certified heart breaker(?)

jeff, the perpetual life of the throng

darren , the promising thespian of the class

john richard which expressions

are as transparent as glass

there’s karen mae,

the ever perfect lady

along with another one,

the meticulous jennimie

venice, the mathematician

and the nice nyce anne

can take you to greater heights—

with jobelle, the academician

mary joy is a joy

that never fails to smile

and katrina’s sweetness

goes the longest mile

considerate denise is

such a precious stone

brilliant jezyl inspires admiration

monica can offer you a shoulder

when worse comes to worst,

faye is always there

with britley anne,

the friend and true leader

and denise pearl ,the rare find among the finest jewels.

Part IV

as i look at the traces

that this group left behind

i smile at the moments

which then seemed so insignificant—

laughter comes so easily

through their innocent eyes

good natured banters

flow effortlessly and rise—

amidst the barter of thoughts

and deep insights in life

we’ve grown close to each other

forged-a bond so tight

with them, i found

another home and haven

no wonder why i love—

BATCH 2007!

mgrj

betania retreat house

15 march 2007