My Lucky Charm
My Lucky Charm
I got a text from a very special friend,
She told me it was a launch I could easily comprehend.
I asked what to wear? Just as usual she recommend,
Then I agreed eventually to come in the end.
Inviting me into this program where I still haven’t participated,
Hotel Crown Plaza, in Ortigas was the place to be attended.
Though I was hesitant at first, but a bit of excited,
After a long pause, I replied and happily committed.
I tag along my mom to witness the event,
Assuming the probability of fun might turn out to be different.
I guess if it’s boring then by all means enjoy the sumptuous food,
But experiencing that moment, for me I clearly understood.
I wasn’t coerced; I freely abide, I need not judge for it is rude.
We arrived at the hotel, registered our names, tickets were given.
Went inside, greeted by opulence, as speakers were goal driven.
Then I roamed around to settle my curiosity,
There I found a variety of brushes of high-end quality.
Oh now I know it’s a hardware thing!
The launch about U.K.’s LG Harris was totally amazing.
It’s all about industrial paint brushes and stuff like those,
They made us test their brands with matching pictorial pose.
With unique grip and handles ranging from short to long,
Fine-Flexi bristles, of materials so durable and strong;
It doesn’t stick on canvass, oh you can’t go wrong.
A splash of peach, a stroke of baby blue,
I brushed it heavily; paint’s so desirable, convincingly true.
But you know what’s the best during that night?
We pig out what we like to our heart’s delight.
Buffet of foods lay out on different trays,
Desserts and delicacies, as if I wanted to stay!
Even chocolates upon chocolates where in every corner,
For guest to munch while waiting for their order.
With drinks like tea or juices whatever you prefer,
While waiters serving along those delicious appetizers.
It was past 10 pm and climax has started to reached,
People began to wonder…which is which?
Who will be the lucky winners for that exciting night,
Announcing the numbers randomly was a little bit of a fright.
3rd…2nd…1st consolation prizes were exactly what we wanted,
But it didn’t turn out the way we’ve expected.
Nodding our heads, in a way frustrated,
It would be fun somehow to get gift checks instead;
Of going home far away and empty handed.
Just as I was about to place my ticket’s inside my bag
There shouted out my ticket number by this lad.
I was stunned in disbelief, overwhelmed and silent,
Composing myself ; how will I act?, thrilled for a moment.
I thought it was over, and that I wouldn’t win,
But my mom was a positive thinker, “I told you” with a grin.
I was happy enough to settle for minor prizes,
I just couldn’t believe; God truly shower us with surprises.
Reality hit me, I needed to act instantly,
But was kind a timid so I turned to my mom quickly.
“I don’t want to go in front!” Neither of us do,
My convincing power failed, no other choice, and so I have to.
“Congratulations you won a microwave oven” came the reply,
My lips were like glued, I couldn’t utter a word, boy I was shy!
Two British guys reached out for my hands, I must be dreaming?
Wow! Am I lucky or what? It’s such a fabulous feeling.
It’s like everybody were wishing they were me,
For winning isn’t that easy,
It takes a few to be lucky,
It might be faith, call it destiny.
Oh Shocks! I shouldn’t be proud,
Instead I thanked my angel among all of the crowd.
An angel who invited me; my special friend named Angie,
Together with my mom and me,
Oh what a tandem that I considered to be lucky.
I dedicate this to the both of You!!!
