KATAKATAKA

KATAKATAKA

(Lumang awitin nina Lucila Garcia Perona at Benita Marquez Garcia)

Kataka-takang mahibang

 ang katulad ko sa iyo 
Biru-biro ang simula 

ang wakas pala ay ano? 
Aayaw-ayaw pa ako,

 ngunit ’yan ay ’di totoo 
Dahil sa iyo puso kong

 ito’y binihag mo. 

Ala-ala ka 

maging gabi’t araw 
Alipinin mo’y 

walang kailangan 
Marinig ko lang

 sa labi mo hirang 
Na ako’y iibigin

 lagi habang buhay.

(Inaawit namin ito sa hapon o sa gabi. Mahigpit ang Impong Huli namin, matandang dalaga, kaya hindi namin ipinaparinig sa kanya ang awit.) By Laura B. Corpuz * jollybc2@gmail.com

HIPOLITO BALATBAT CLAN

H-appy families of the Hipolito and Maxima Balatbat came for the reunion

I-nspiring words made everyone feel loved, cared, and closer as one family

P-rayer before the fun annual event led by Dr. Felicisima Balatbat-Bacon

O-verjoyed by humorous stories and Tagalog poems during the program

L-echon was so juicy, delicious, and skin so crispy adorned the food table

I-ncredible singing voices of some members entertained everyone present

T-otally awesome and surprised were families that joined this year’s reunion

O-ther cousins came from Laguna, Malolos, Manila, Tarlac, and USA

*****

B-anners of Balatbat children and “Welcome” hang on the huge stage

A-rray of mouth-watering and delectable Filipino foods filled the long table

L-ingered around were the spirits of our parents, grandparents, great grandparents

A-dorable children, teen-agers, and adults liked surprises in their Easter eggs

T-oys, cosmetics, household items, school supplies, and souvenirs were numerous

B-eautiful, charming, and smiling faces of the children showed super satisfaction

A-ll members of every family joined the fun of singing and dancing as a group

T-hankful to God for bountiful blessings, granting us to come together again

*****

C-ozy was the atmosphere with hugging, kissing, and great feeling of warmth

L-ifted the spirits of those that experienced the fun and joy of the reunion

A-ccommodating and cheerful attitude lured other relatives to celebrate the date

N-ever was a dull moment during the entire reunion day of the Balatbat clan

(A huge “Thank You” to the committee) Laura G. Balatbat-Corpuz 3/22/2014

LUCILA GARCIA PERONA

ALA-ALANG Naiwan ni Nanang Lucing
  (Lucila Garcia Perona)

Amarillo, rosal, santan, at mabangong sampagita ay  mga tanim sa bakuran.

Bunga ng kahoy ng bulak ay ginagawa niyang palaman sa aming mga unan.

Kasama sa tindahan ng Daka at Nana Bita sa harap ng aming bahay.

Dasal gabi’t araw lalo na kung may namatayan at malapit na ang“Undas.”

Emperdible, aguhilya, klip, aspile, gunting, karayom, sinulid, suyod at suklay

Gabe, saging at kamote ay inilalaga  kakainin  namin matapos ang tanghalian.

Handang pagkain ang dala sa bukid para sa gumagapas at sa Tata Isto at Tata Cinto.

Impong Huli ang nagsisindi ng ilaw nuong siya ay buhay pa, at hinalinhan ng Nanang.

Laging nagpupunta ang mag-anak sa Sukol lalu na kapag pista sa San Sebastian.

Magluluto ng manok, baboy, bangos at tilapia buhat sa aming palaisdaan.

Nilagang mani ang tinda niya kung may pista sa aming nayon ng San Miguel

Ngayong wala na si Nanang ay nalungkot na nang husto ang buong angkan ng Garcia.

O kay saklap naman namin nina Calixto at Gaudelia ng si Nanang ay pumanaw.

Panganay na anak  si Virgilio, ngunit binawian ng buhay ng siya ay isilang.

Rosas na mabango ay pinaugatan sa sanga, nilagyan ng lupa, binalot at inalagaan .

Saging na tundalang malapad ang dahon ang pampadulas ng sahig na kawayan.

Tumahi’t nagburda  ng damit pambata at nagsiklat ng kawayan upang gawaing atip ng bahay.

Ukoy na kalabasang may hipon ay tunay na masarap lalo na at may paminta, suka at bawang.

Walang tigil ang gawa sa bahay hanggang matapos ang panggugupit ng buhok ng Tata Siano.

Yaring “Pasyong Mahal ni Hesukristong Panginoon” ang mahalagang namana ko sa Nanang.

                               Sumalangit nawa ang kaniyang kaluluwa.

                                  Laura Balatbat-Corpuz, Pamangkin

                        Ika-30 ng Oktubre, 2012 * jollybc2@gmail.com
                                   laurabc@fsmail.bradley.edu

CALIXTO G. PERONA

CALIXTO G. PERONA

Comedian cousin that can put up a great show

Always listens to adults especially to Ka Fely

Lively is the gathering whenever he is a guest

Intelligent and truly smart that is very obvious

Xylophone is the instrument he enjoyed playing

Takes blood pressure of those that have problems

Outstanding and talented student in grade school

Gracious and generous to the relatives and the needy

Preserves garden produce and shares some with others

Enjoys the accomplishments of his grown children

Rejoices when grandchildren excel in school work

Observant, learns from what he sees and experiences

Never was there a dull moment when joking around

Anxious to see relatives coming from other countries

Laura B. Corpuz * Cousin * July 16, 2015

ANG IYONG PAGTULA

Ni Caltixto G. Perona - Ika 21 ng Hunyo, 2015

Ang husay mo sa pagtula, sinong 'di matutuwa?
Mga tulang kinakatha, punong puno ng diwa.

Salamat sa tulad mong hindi lumilimot
Laging lumilingon sa pinagmulang laot.

Ngayong ikaw ay nasa pampang na at namamahinga
Ang nasa isip pa rin pinagmulang hirap ng ama at ina.

LETICIA B. SUNPONGCO

LETICIA B. SUNPONGCO

Lovely teacher of many curious children

Embraces work with her simple smiles

Thoughtful and mindful of other people

Incredibly nice teacher of our time

Caring and passionate mother of three

Inspiring words can be heard from her

Always ready to listen to students

Bountiful blessings from our dear Lord

Sincere and dedicated to her duties

Unselfish tine and efforts spent at school

Nana Letty, she is called by many

Perseverance is very obvious in her deeds

Offers the best of everything to the needy

Notably nice with sweet personality

Greatest of love is for the good of family

Cherishes time spent with all her friends

Open-minded as an individual and as a teacher   

            Laura G. Balatbat Corpuz

                   March 19, 2005 *

                 jollybc2@gmail.com

PAMILYA BALATBAT

                PAMILYA BALATBAT

          Ni: Doktora Ervin Paz Bacon Dela Rosa

Bawa’t pantig ng puso ko’y “BALATBAT” ang binabanggit

Isang lahing matulain, mapangarap, mapang-akit

Salamat kay Hesukristo at Birhen Mariang marikit

Sa patuloy naming ugnayan at biyayang walang patid.

Umaraw man o umulan, may lusak din sa lansangan

Maligaya ang samahan sa araw na pinag-usapan

May bigayan ng bulaklak, “Flores de Mayo” ang katumbas

Palitan ng karanasan, buong angkan ay nagagalak.

Hipolito at Maxima, magsing-irog na pinagmulan

Ng angkan nina Igmedio at Faustina na iginagalang

Esperanza, Simplicio, Pacensia, Leornardo at Constancia

Uliran sa paglilingkod sa lumikhang Diyos Ama.

                                      

          "Our Lord’s Forever Eminem Love Abounds"

                                

                       Ika-5 ng Mayo, 2015

ISMAEL G. BACON

~
Inspiring and kind words of wisdom make someone ponder
Soothing medication, he prescribes to the ailing patients
Man with a sense of humor and praiseworthy personality
Amazing attitude towards family, friends, and neighbors
Exhibits humility, obedience, passion, respect, simplicity
Lovingly cares for grown children, charming grandchildren
~
Greets people with a sweet smile and wide-open arms
~
Biblical verses he recites whenever necessary to say
Always thinks of how he can make everybody happy
Counts God's graces that continue to pour over family
Obligations and commitments are all kept and fulfilled
No day or night did an emergency call not responded to
~

Laura B. Corpuz (Sister-in-law)  jollybc2@gmail.com
                   Decmber 16, 2012