J* Poem by Ulysses Cabinatan

The [Greek] gods are jealous to us mortals,
because anytime can be our end
so says a line, in Homer’s odyssey

even the small so called gods envied us
like the father of sin envied the first humans
tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit which maybe so tempting and juicy
and it removed the divine joy of Adam and Eve, which they have in the garden of Eden

those who have power are jealous to the simple peasants
when the peasants live joyfully despite their meager income
while some wealthy were confuse
of where to keep their money and how to make more of it.
and some rulers are anxious because anytime, there power will fade.
and their dynasty will fall

but the peasant found already the jewel that makes her jolly and joyful
it is in being contented and being grateful, the real fortune
and in believing the divine presence and following the teachings of Jesus
that one can be truly happy and peaceful
that even Mida’s gold cannot satisfy.

rejoice in the divine and unending love
through it we can have joy and peace in our hearts

Never judge others for doing it will just make you unhappy
Just keep doing the good deeds
enjoy your job and seek a job that gives you the real joy.
Don’t just seek for those short-lived worldly pleasures
that will lead you to wrong a judgment of right and wrong
go for justice, fidelity and fairness
Be happy, jolly, joyful and enthused about life