Leaving No Trace

Is it even possible to leave without any trace? Maybe it is the time to say goodbye Soften the blow of an unexpected break Lessen the touch, even a simple nod Keep the smile but it may deeply scar the heart Still, maybe with this, leaving is possible Erase the moments slowly from the routine Say … Continue reading Leaving No Trace

It’s difficult to let go and move on…

...from my decade-old reading assignments and book collection. Whenever I try to remember the stories and books that truly got me into my current fascination with the written works, I can't help but smile and think of the numerous reading assignments I had to complete throughout my high school and university years. There were times … Continue reading It’s difficult to let go and move on…

Red Rose (2011*)

A: When was the last time you saw me smile? T: When was the last time you heard me sing? A: When was the last time you held my hand? T: When was the last time you felt I’m alive? T: I walked in the garden full of roses. It was the most beautiful thing … Continue reading Red Rose (2011*)

Lost Moments

I needed a three-inch wedge just to sit comfortably Reading some random lines from a story Learning, re-reading, laughing in my head A quick escape, a longing escapade

12152015

Minsan ang kabataan natin ay wala sa mga larawang naitago kundi sa mga alaala ng takbuhan at patintero sa kalsada, piraso ng bangkang papel, mga inabangang palabas sa telebisyon, amoy ng paboritong luto sa bahay, at sandamakmak na kuwentuhan o kulitan ng mga magkakaibigan. --- Mga nagbabalik na alaala dala ng patuloy na pagpatak ng … Continue reading 12152015

Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad. -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Buhay ELBI

Nakaligtaan ko na naman ang nakaplanong araw ng pagdalaw. Kaya ngayon ay babalikan na lang ang mga alaala. Mula sa mga litrato at mga kathang magdadala muli sa akin sa matamis na yakap ng aking mahal na tahanan. Maraming masasayang karanasan, mga pagsubok na nilampasan, at mga taong naging malaking parte ng pagkilala sa aking sarili. … Continue reading Buhay ELBI

Poems 01 to 03

Relieving some great memories of my writing. It's now part of my weekend project to unwind.

Missing Close Encounters

Blood moves slowly Building red cloth along Even with cuts and scars It continues to flow with ease Heart pumps more Filling each vein alive Trying to save from breaking Functions merely for living not feeling It had lived All these times, alone Nothing comes close to it It knows no other beating heart Each … Continue reading Missing Close Encounters

Kaba sa Araw-araw

Pira-pirasong parte ng litrato Ang pilit kong ibinabalik sa aking alaala Mga mukhang minahal ko nang buo Ngunit ngayon ay nagdadala ng hindi kilalang mga tingin Mga mata nilang nagsusumamong alalahanin Sa bawat sulyap na gawin Lalong lumalabong pagkakakilanlan May iilang pintig na sumisipa upang makabalik Pamilya, kaibigan at iba pang mga mahal sa buhay … Continue reading Kaba sa Araw-araw