Joralyn Fallera Mounsel, South Cotabato, Philippines-Singapore
As I opened my eyes
I looked above the skies
I saw pictures of yesterday
It gave me hope to face today
The future is not certain
Persistent, I must contain
At times, my life may seem tough
But I promise to play enough
When life gives me burdens
I’ll create a garden
I will grow my faith
And fasten my state
I will plant a goal
And tighten my hold
I’ll grow my strength
With enormous length
I’ll sprinkle it with love
Weeds of fear I will shove
I will live with motivation
And strengthen my affirmation
Because life is a rope
That swings us high through hope
Joralyn Fallera Mounsel is from Tantangan, South Cotabato, Philippines, and has been working in Singapore since 2016. Being away from her family for quite some time, she devotes herself to writing to help her cope with homesickness. Late last year, Joralyn joined the Migrant Writers of Singapore group and had a chance to perform at the Carnival of Poetry recently in January. She writes poems to express herself and to inspire others.