Wala ka na bang ibang trabaho? (Don't you have another job?) That was a striking question that I received from my doctor last March 2019 when I went to have my check up because I had been having difficulties speaking. I thought then that it may just be a swollen throat as I had been … Continue reading Going Back to my Passion Part 1
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Memories 2.0
Life Library
Do you have the list? Red, black, and blue inks all over. A book that's full of all their names. Who? Those people who came, left, loved you. Oh, there's no list. Do you simply remember everyone? Even the minute line across their faces, The path of each tear drop or The smile that faded … Continue reading Life Library
Memories of a High Schooler
In a couple of weeks, 2016 is almost over. Today seemed like a great time to look back into some of the memories of my younger years. Nerdy yet Fun High School There weren't much to do when I was in my teens. I was the typical girl who went to school, studied her lessons, … Continue reading Memories of a High Schooler
Serenity
Everything seems beautiful at a certain point. Moments differ for each person. Even if both share one experience at the exact same time, the mind registers a unique kind of memory. There's that fine line that separates the reflection the eyes see and the way the heart responds. One may feel happy when a smile … Continue reading Serenity
Paghihintay sa Alaala
Kailan ba matututong lumayo?
Poem 05
Sometimes, it's just not enough
Burning Desire
Boiling with hot steam coming through Tingling more than usual Thoughts fill the empty space Between myself and the dying race Dreams stay for a while Until someone shatters them apart With words that pierce across the heart Burning but not killing the self inside It's worst than any other things Surrounding the days that … Continue reading Burning Desire
Laro Tayo
Ang mga batang nagtatakbuhan Bitbit-bitbit ang pares ng tsinelas Sa dalawang palad na nakabukas Kasabay ng mga ngiting sagad-sagad Mistulang walang problemang inaalala Kundi ang matapik ang susunod Magiging taya at magsisi-hagulgol Sa nakatutuwang pagtilapon Ng kaibigang natalisod Mapupuno ang kalsada Halakhak, patutsyada't sigawan Ng mga musmos na nag-uunahan Upang matapos ang laro ng buong … Continue reading Laro Tayo
Metallic Memory
Three-thirty in the afternoon, the whole small town of Shale grew quiet. The cool, strong winds came and Alex looked out of the window and saw it all. The sky was blue with the peaceful shades of soft white clouds. The sun was hiding behind them, taking a break. Alex knew better, and closed her … Continue reading Metallic Memory