It came to my mind in a moment of reflection how inspiring and life-strengthening it is indeed to have spent my childhood and teenage years in our Asuncion Family compound in Canipaan, Bulan, Sorsogon with my grandparents, uncles aunties plus a host of relatives and friends coming in and out all those years. I realized how blessed I was then to have shared my young life with all those loving people in the compound. I cherish those memories and sometimes wished to turn back the hands of time and be there again. The truth is, this is possible only mentally. The song below is proof that I was there. I dedicate it to this Asuncion Family compound which I so dearly love. / jun asuncion
(Verse I)
In the fields of youth, we roamed so free,
Unburdened hearts and dreams in our sleeves.
Our laughter echoed through the golden sun,
A time of innocence, where dreams had begun.
(Verse II)
But as the years passed, the world turned gray,
With challenges and hardships in our way.
Yet, deep within, a spark remains,
A light from childhood that forever sustains.
(Chorus)
Oh, the beauty of childhood, a precious sight,
An inspiration in the darkest night.
Through the trials we face, we’ll find our way,
For the spirit of our youth will never fade away.
(Verse III)
With every stumble and fall we endure,
The echoes of our past keep us secure.
Imagination’s wings still carry us high,
As we spread our dreams beneath the endless sky.
(Verse IV)
In moments of doubt, we’ll look back and see,
The fearless child that once danced freely.
The memories ignite a fire so bright,
Guiding us through the toughest fight.
(Bridge)
In the tapestry of life, both joy and sorrow blend,
But our inner child reminds us, our strength has no end.
With wonder in our hearts, we’ll journey through the storm,
For the lessons from our youth will keep us safe and warm.
(Verse V)
Let’s cherish the magic that once we knew,
When dreams were born and skies so blue.
In the face of struggles that may arise,
We’ll hold onto the innocence in our eyes.
(Verse VI)
For every heartache, we’ll find relief,
In memories of games and boundless belief.
With the spirit of our youth by our side,
We’ll embrace life’s journey with arms open wide.
(Chorus)
Oh, the beauty of childhood, a precious sight,
An inspiration in the darkest night.
Through the trials we face, we’ll find our way,
For the spirit of our youth will never fade away.
(Outro)
So, as we walk this road, let’s never forget,
The child within us is a constant asset.
With the essence of youth, we’ll overcome strife,
And bask in the hope that reignites our life.
/
Bulan Observer 