all things bright and beautiful

i was watching game ka na ba this morning and there was a question about this poem.. all things bright and beautiful plays an important part in my life.. i can still remember the days when i hated it because i find too long to memorize, not to mention i have to act while reciting this poem and once in a while try hard to remember the next line.. i remember mama and i was still making last minute changes in my actions, maybe 30 minutes before the competition.. haha.. and after the competition, i loved this poem already, yes i won 3rd place.. i think maybe out of 10 or 12 contestants..

i guess i was very active during grade school, joining academic and non-academic competitions.. though, its rare that mama is there in my competitions.. even to the most memorable one, when i won the 1st place in a quiz bee competition, it was my teacher who was on the picture giving my biggest medal.. that's why i love my winning moment in all things bright and beautiful, mama is there and she's very proud..

now i question myself, ano kayang nangyari sakin nung high school? haha.. i took a complete revolution.. no competitions, no medals, no certificates, no leadership responsibilities.. but i don't have any regrets at all.. i enjoyed high school to the fullest.. as in.. wahaha..

anyway, i asked uncle google for the poem all things bright and beautiful...

All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.

Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
He made their glowing colors,
He made their tiny wings.

The purple-headed mountain,
The river running by,
The sunset, and the morning,
That brightens up the sky;

The cold wind in the winter,
The pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the garden,
He made them every one.

He gave us eyes to see them,
And lips that we might tell,
How great is God Almighty,
Who has made all things well.