Tom Rodriguez writes poem for Carla Abellana on her birthday

A simple 'Happy birthday' greeting for Carla Abellana wasn't enough for Tom Rodriguez — he had to write her a poem.

Tom posted the poem, titled "Phoenix Rising," along with a sweet message for his girlfriend in his Instagram account.

 

 

 

 

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Happy Birthday, @carlaangeline !!! I am so proud of your strength and your resilience...thank you for inspiring me daily! I love you more than I'll ever know to express, though never for lack of trying :):):) *photo credits @therealjaytablante *poem by yours truly PHOENIX RISING ---------------------------- oh how naive was I believing it defined that your beauty was all gilding though brilliantly designed now my lenses refine to see you recombine true beauty is in rebuilding so rise, my phoenix, rise!

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Jun 11, 2019 at 7:55pm PDT

The Kapuso actor thanked Carla for inspiring him daily.

"I am so proud of your strength and your resilience...thank you for inspiring me daily!" he said.

"I love you more than I'll ever know to express, though never for lack of trying," he added.

Carla Abellena is celebrating her birthday on June 12. — Jessica Bartolome/LA, GMA News