Merry Christmas 2016

Merry Christmas 2016
to the Philippines and the whole Earth!
Be merry that another year
is about to pass us by
and another one is about to come
hopefully better and brighter.

It's been gloomy here in Cebu City, Philippines
since this morning,
wondering where the sun might be.
Some little rains came 
making this whole atmosphere
sad and depressing.
And it's supposed to be the happiest time of the year

Christmas brings happiness and joy
never felt any other time of the year.
While most spend it with vacation,
travel or parties,
and preparing the best foods,
it's a great time for thanksgiving
for all the blessings
whether you celebrate it alone
or with family or friends.
Blessings not just money and all material things,
but good health, sound mind and body
and surviving all the hardships,
and of still breathing this very moment.
No matter what you've become this year,
richer or poorer,
healthier or more sickly,
handsomer or uglier,
wiser or dumber,
you should always be grateful
to the Supreme Being above
who made you and everything else around
and always and forever 
be thankful for the gift of life.