A NEW WORLD

I have found my new world here in Writerscafe.

          I am just a simple person then. I am working as a teacher in a Public Secondary School in our community. My daily routine is just going to school and then doing household chores when I got home. I know I am an artist, for I have explored different things in relation to arts when I was a student. In fact, I have many souvenirs from being active that time- paintings, poems, short stories, novels, and songs. But when I became a teacher, being busy made a distance between my passion and I.

          Eighteen years had passed but my father’s voice still echoes in my mind…

 

         “What? You want to be a writer? Come on, Dhaye. There’s no money in writing. Writers tend to end their day with their empty stomachs,” he sarcastically said to me.

         “But I want to write, Pa. I have so many stories to tell. I want to be a famous writer someday,” I am still hoping that Papa would consider what I am saying.

       “No more objections. You could be a scientist, doctor, engineer, or a teacher, not a writer!” he said while getting out of the house.

      I cried and cried that day because I know that Papa’s words are  rules to be obeyed in our house. Perhaps he said I could be a scientist  because he knows I am good in Science subject and in making experiments. Perhaps he said that I could be a doctor because it’s a high profession for him. Or perhaps he said I could be an engineer because I am good in Mathematics, too. To be a teacher? I don’t know where did he get that idea. Perhaps from his friends who said public teachers have many benefits and that they receive salary during summer vacation.

       But none of the first three professions became possible for me because he can’t afford to support my college education if I have had chosen any of them. I ended with no choice at all but to become a teacher.

       And here I am now, a teacher!

 

 

         I discovered Writerscafe one day when I am uploading a photo into my page on Facebook. I became a fan of a page where different poems were posted daily. I always liked and shared everything from the page which perhaps got the attention of the owner of the page or the  administrator. He thanked me and introduced himself and we became Facebook friends. I am encouraged to post my poems on my page, and he liked them also in return. When I asked him to make a poem about student and teacher relationship, I don’t know if he can’t write, but his reply is only a link to the said online writing community.

       I signed up as a member for a few minutes only. After that, I find myself almost crying while typing my old poems to be published for the first time. I befriend the writers online and started to read and review their works, until I find their reviews on my works, too. Such a happy day for me! I feel inspired again and decided to be active in writing.

 

       What else can I ask now? I have found my world in Writerscafe. A world where only artists  understand each other. A world where I can hone my creativity, test my ability and express all things without fear.

       

          This is the cover of my book Hear My Mind Volume I, my first collection of the published poems, short stories, quotes, songs and artworks here.

  

     I am so happy with my first book this summer.

 The cover of my  second book  "A Summer Love Story"

Reviews

[VALORMORE DE PLUME]

Lovely dear Dhaye, This story brought a tear to my eye. A tear of joy to be sure. I believe every artist, including those who use words to paint a picture in peoples minds and hearts feel the emotions you convey in your story. I for one, am so glad that you did not give up on art. Even the great artists struggled to keep food on the table. But they were driven by a need to share the unique way they see the world around them. It is something money can't buy. Thank you Dhaye for sharing the beautiful world you see. You spread joy everywhere you go.

[Dhaye]

Thanks, VDP. I know everyone of us feels the same way I do being a part of WC.

[Dhaye]

I already read it yesterday .. :) and I am very happy for you that you have found WC . In fact , I am very happy to see another person join this community and cherish and continue their love for writing instead of letting it die like countless others .
Keep it up .. !!

[Dhaye]

Thanks, Sir Abhijit. I greatly appreciate your kind words. :)

[Androglossia]

Writing, in a laid back country like ours can't be called a justifiable career but more of a hobby, a side trip. It feeds the soul but it can't bring food on the table unless you become someone like JK Rowling or CS Lewis or EL James. It is not impossible though but it needs some pulling of strings. So I understand how your dad felt.

Going back, I didn't think of becoming big time or getting published and until now, I'm still thinking the same thing. For me, getting published here in the Philippines is like shouting in the middle of a flash mob in Time Square to get yourself heard. No offense, I'm happy for those who got published especially Miss dhaye here but I was referring to the physical process in general. Well anyhoo, congratulations on your books! And more power:)

This is a very honest write.

[Dhaye]

Thanks, Maryanne. Being here in WC is already a dream-come-true. That's enough. Maybe we can't be that big time or famous writer in the world, but what is important is we could write what we feel and we could flow through our passion. I just published and got the ISBN via Createspace. My dream is just to have my own copy of the book so when I get old, the next generation could know me by my writings....and that's my only dream.

Thanks for R&R Maryanne, my fave model. Hehehe.

[Androglossia]

Shesssh.. kakahiya kaya Miss dhaye, lol.

Yes, it seems like the most common purpose of our writings is only to materialize our thoughts. To give it a voice. To give justice to our conviction. I'm happy for you!

[Pax]

pwde nang model Dhaye ba ~ ;D
ako rin fav model ko rin tong si Maryanne ~ ;D

[Androglossia]

Atika gyud ko Pax!

[Pax]

lol ~ pwde na ikaw yung model naman sa pag pipinta ~ diba dhaye

[Dhaye]

Ah, huo guid Pax eh. Ganda lahat ng angles ng photos mo this summer, Maryanne. galing ng photographer...and of course the model. Pero ingat ka, baka pinagpapantasyahan ka na nitong si Pax. Hehe. Lol. :)

[Androglossia]

Ay di kami talo nyan, miss dhaye! lol alam nya yan, di ba Pax? Di naman. Kasamahan ko lang sa work ang kumuha no'n pero nikkon 9700 yong cam nya.

[Pax]

sus ~ pwede naman eh basta gwapita walng problema ~ lol kidding ~ baka galit na tong si Maryanne sanama namin ka namin sa kulitan mode namin ni Dhaye

[Androglossia]

Haha di ako galit oi. Ano ka ba. Okay lang. Sigurado ka gwapita?

[Pax]

hehe ~ ano naman ~ gwapita ka naman talaga ~ :D

[Dhaye]

Hehe. Ganyan kaming tatlo nina Pax at Marc, Maryanne. Nasanay na sila sa lola mo. Makulit talaga ako, eh. Pero minsan tumatahimik din ako...pag tulog. Haha.

[Androglossia]

Pansin ko nga miss dhaye, lol.

@Pax: Baka gwapito!

[Dhaye]

Ano yang gwapito na yan? Hmmnn... :)

[Androglossia]

Lol secreto ko yan miss dhaye, ayan malapit nang malaman ng buong sambayanan.

[Dhaye]

Ah, I can sense it. There's nothing wrong with it. A friend is a friend, and it won't change us anyway.

Pax, tulog ka na ba? Why tahimik na? Gising na, late ka na. Lol. :)

[Pax]

lol ~ secreto muna lol

[Pax]

sense it ~ ang dami mo namang kapangyarihan Dhaye ~ lol

[Dhaye]

Ah, wala naman. It's between Maryanne and I. But actually, Maryanne did not mention anything. Don't worry. Secreeeeet! Lol. :)

[Pax]

hahaha ~ may secreto narin kayo ~ lol ~ nakaktuwa iton kulitan an eto ~ gising na ako ~ nawala nga yung pagka antokin ko ~ hehehe ~

[Dhaye]

Hehehe. Si Madam Auring ang lola mo. Lol. :) Wala talaga magawa. As in di ako makapagsulat, kaya kulitan mode dito. Hehe.

[Pax]

oo nga eh ~ pansin ko rin ~ ako rin ~ lol ~ si Marc naman ang naging busy ~ nawala naman si Maryanne or she is silently reading nalng ~ hehehe ~ parihas tayo wala pang nasulat ~ pero i am not in a hurry ~ review mode and lulitan mode muna ako hehehe

[Androglossia]

Hey guys! I took the photos down kasi it's so embarrassing. Narealize ko, dadaan pala yon sa homepage ng mga friends nating lahat everytime a comment is left. Naks! Kakahiya pala.

[Dhaye]

Ay, sorry Maryanne. Maganda naman talaga yung pic, kaso nahaluan ng kulitan namin. Sorry sorry po talaga if na-embarrass ka. Worried tuloy ako. Inaalala ko kung ano ba mga sinabi ko doon.

[Androglossia]

No worries! Okay lang yong mga convo natin, kaso yong photo di nawawala sa Live Feed, lol.

[Dhaye]

Ah, yun nga. Yung comment thread pa rin ang dahilan. Sorry, embarrassing nga yong feeling na nag-save ka ng pic para sa album mo pero napakialaman ng iba at na-expose.
I have also read your comment to Pax. We don't have that intention to bully or embarrass you, pero naisip ko rin, yun yung nagyari. Ay, grabe gyud. I learned my lesson this day.

[Androglossia]

You have the right to comment Miss dhaye kasi nga what's the use of putting the comment boxes up there, di ba? Yong picture yong mali eh. Dapat wholesome talaga yong all covered up. My fault :) Di nag-ingat, lol.

[Pax]

first : bakit embarrassing, eh sexy and beautiful kanaman.
second: hindi friends nating lahat, common friends lang nating ~ pero sayo lahat ng friends mo makikita, unless yung friend namin na di mo friend tumitingin sa live feeds ~ kasi pag di mo siya friend di nila makikita.

wholesome...hmmm nag pag isip ako doon, ok lang yun...may kabubuga ka naman ;D ~

hope ikaw(Maryanne) hindi ka galit sa amin ni Dhaye sa aming kulitan mode ~

[Pax]

Hello there kabayan :)
i will share to you what sir Ency said to me: There is no money in poetry, and from the writers of the novel there's a penny but not enough for the honey ~ I learned something from our conversation.

~ i can say we are much the same on matters of culture(magkababayan nga tayo ;D) ~ for instant i wanted to be a doctor before ~ but my sister stop me from achieving that dream ~ for they say it doesn't really fit me (nabasa mo ata yun sa mga comment ko sa poem ko na I'm lost) ~ the thing is being a writer was never my thing, i only write to expressed my emotions ~ a release somehow ~ that is why i can call myself a poet, but not totally sure i am ~ just someone wanted to expressed something in words ~ like you, i paint ~ that is my first love in art ~ i say this before i draw&paint just to escape the harsh realities i am facing ~ it somehow sidetrack my negative thought in dreaming or just imagining things not mindind the real factual truth that i set aside for a time :) ~ i become fearless in wc, i post my inner most thoughts - though i don't show myself too well but atleast in words you'll see me ~ in wc, i find my strenght somehow ~ from all the people who are my literary friends, i am grateful to all ~ without you guys here, i long abandon my craft ~ im glad you share this for i find it reflective on my own as well ~ and about being publish, congrats! ~ as for me, being in writers cafe is enough for now:)

[Dhaye]

Uy, Pax. Actually being here, you are already a published author. All works here are published. Lol. :)

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

I wish I have a published book like you and Sir Ency :) Good story, being a writer is not about money, most of the famous published writer achieved what success they have by dreaming, so as long you dream big things will be possible.

[Dhaye]

Thanks for the R&R, Marc. :)

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

sure :)

[Ency Bearis]

Very nice, and a good write about yourself. Inspirational and an open book who you are and being a published author now. Congratulations and Good Luck !

[Dhaye]

Thank you so much, Sir Ency! :)

[Ency Bearis]

My pleasure, you're welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

Welcome to the family and all the success in your future...:)

[Dhaye]

Thanks, Sami. :)

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...:)

[Coyote Poetry]

Good for you. I'm glad you are published. I need to get published and finished my two books needing a re-write. It is good to know you. I hope you great success in the future. Have fun and be safe.
Coyote

[Dhaye]

Thank you so much, CP. I hope for your success, too. :)