in Poets of The Philippines School

Harmony’s Dawn

On the cusp of twilight, the earth hums-

A quiet resonance that finds us all,

Even when we forget to listen.

The oceans breathe,

The forests whisper,

The wind speaks in a thousand tongues,

Telling stories of what has been,

And what could still be.

We are passengers,

Riders on this fragile sphere,

Bound not by borders or names,

But by the shared rhythm of existence.

Each of us carries the weight

Of a future unseen,

A hope unspoken,

An obligation undeniable.

We have seen the cracks:

In the soil, in the sky,

In the spaces between us.

We know the damage,

Feel its tremors beneath our feet.

And yet, we also know this truth:

A single step forward

Is more powerful than the doubt behind it.

This is not about blame.

It is not about shame.

It is about standing together,

Like the roots of ancient trees

Intertwined beneath the earth,

Unseen, but unshaken.

The smallest gestures matter—

A hand reaching out,

A voice rising up,

A promise spoken softly but firmly:

We will not stand idle.

Because the future is not a distant star,

It is the breath you take,

The ground beneath your feet,

The pulse in your veins.

Close your eyes.

Picture this:

A mosaic of faces,

Of colors, of dreams,

Each one unique,

Each one essential.

A world where every hand that heals

Becomes a part of something greater—

Not perfect, But whole.

Open your eyes.

The time is now.

Not to wait,

Not to wonder,

But to weave something stronger.

For the earth,

For each other,

For all the mornings still to come.

About the Poet 

Clarence Pagaduan is a passionate and creative student and is excited to be a part of the Poetic Heart 2025.