The Wife of Gilbert

I have fallen in love (Ninoy's Poem for Cory) I have fallen in love With the same woman three times In a day spanning nineteen years Of tearful joys and joyful tears I loved her first when she was young Enchanting, brilliant, middle-strung Vibrant, fragrant, eternally new Cool, invigorating as the morning dew. Desperate, she shared, quieted my despairs Hopeful, she fanned the fires of my hopes Lavished me with days of bliss and peace, Endless, perpetual days of fond memories. She is my hope; I do not wish to realize Hence my hope; forever green, eternal prize My life transcending life, my ultimate quest Dream of my life for whom I’ll spare no rest. I fell in love again With the same woman the second time When first she bore her child and mine The first fruit of our union and our love. The pains and anguish of motherhood she braved Loved her children, their love she deservedly craved Times were she hung on the very brink of death, Unflinchingly fulfilling her mission to procreate. I...