Poetry About Order and Harmony

As a civil engineering student, I appreciate order and harmony. My poem Wise Cooker reflects this. It tells of the union of two ideas – cooking and literature -- and the end-product is a distinctively original poem. The poem I Care reflects my personal views on friendship. More importantly, it defines ethical boundaries which I believe are truly important in any relationships. May the God of Abraham. Isaac and Jacob bless my readers

Poems from Louie “Gilbert” Bolante

I Care

You’re not alone, my friend

I am here, beside you

Always loyal;

But I will never lie for you;

If you are wrong

Then you are wrong –

Period!

That is true friendship;

But if you want someone

As a partner in crime,

Then go to a syndicate

Then go to jail

Then go to hell

For all I care.

Wise Cooker

A friend once said,

“Why not try sending

your poems?”

Another friend said,

“Why not try learning

how to cook?”

So I said,

“Why not try both?”

Sautee garlic, onion

laurel, pepper and pork;

pour soy sauce and boil

while writing the manuscript;

when you’ve finished the masterpiece

pour some vinegar;

add some sugar

to make it sweet.