Bon Adriel Portoza

Blooming for goodbyes

A cycle of dreams wrecked in pieces. My precious, my darlingI thought it was meWhom you’re still clinging My fault, my badIt was another manThat I’m all hearing Who gave you flowersAnd attention thatI could not shower Woe to me for I,Your guy, am unworthyIn your so called life. Bon Adriel Portoza

Breakfast in bed

I meant the romantic type Good morning, my coffeeLet me offer you breakfastOn your bed, then kiss me. I mean, not the sexual kissBut the sensual rather;The dew gives you bliss. Let me fill your mug againWith sweet caffeineAs both our days begin Are you just lovely brewing?I felt blushes and butterfliesHave some coffee, myContinue reading “Breakfast in bed”

Forgiveness is love

I love thee, my queen I plead for your majestyTo heed on my heartAnd accept such formality. My arms outstretchedTo offer my apologyWhich I not covet. Humble me, my queen,For I am your servantAnd knight to lean. I plead for your majestyI ask for forgivenessSo I may love for eternity. – Bon Adriel Portoza

Nightmares

The horrors in my mind kept lurking from within It was dark in my room Everything was pitch black.And fear was to loomEvery crept won’t hold back. I covered myself in a rushComforting my nerves to ease.The wind blows with a hushChilling me as they please. I’m afraid! I’m afraid!Cold sweat fused my eyes“It wasContinue reading “Nightmares”

Rainy seasons

Consumed by anxiety – The heavens felt my sadness A cigarette along the misty rain.Sipping some mysterious vibe,Feeling my gnashing pain. My head swirls with the surrounding.I reckon a dark cloudless sky,Such loneliness would it bring. Hug me, anxiety and clearlessnessEmbrace me to careless conclusionsI am mad, I secretly profess. Warm my soul with emptyContinue reading “Rainy seasons”

Appreciation to beauty

Beauty as it is may not be what it feels Pleasurable blossomsStruck your poresEmanating fragrance Sun rays reflectShining coresWith such elegance Satisfied I amLike pouring honeyTo the petals of your hair Casting soft magicBut somehow, sarcasticDo come in pair. Bon Adriel Portoza

Patiently recovering

A moment of motivation amidst a chaotic society Contemplated a rainy morningWith warm caffeine to holdA soulless conscience of heart. I sipped the unknown futureThat lies through my consciousnessWith curiosity beyond neglect. Though I worried on anxietyDue to my incompetenceAnd emotional laziness, I’ve had piece in my heartThat I’d overcome these transgressionsTo lift my spiritContinue reading “Patiently recovering”

Healthy Weeknight Meals

Cooking can sometimes feel like a chore at the end of a busy day. It’s often tempting to throw a ready meal in the oven or call for take out. But preparing a simple and healthy family meal doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Here are some quick wholesome dishes that you and yourContinue reading “Healthy Weeknight Meals”

Better than Poutine

I know, what could be better that a steaming plate of fries, gravy and cheese curd? Fries, gravy, cheese curd and bacon, that’s what! Throw in some fresh shallots, chilli, and a splash of roasted bone marrow and duck gravy, and we turn this popular French-Canadian dish into a something sublime.

Breakfast at my House

During the week we’re often walking out the door with a coffee in one hand and slice of toast in the other, but on weekends breakfast is never rushed. It’s a late affair, sometimes spilling over to lunch, with lots of reading and chatter in between courses of fruits, poached eggs, honey and toast. OneContinue reading “Breakfast at my House”