sometimes, i lose myself in the isles of your words in them i am naked to the turnings of seasons as i trudge the desolate streets of mornings awash in tired bodies, the burden of everyday living pulling me to the ground, a distinct awareness surrounds me and i am drawn to these byways as if … [Read more...]
In memory of Mariannet Amper
It is said that 12-year-old Mariannet Amper of Davao City committed suicide out of quiet desperation over her school absences, her inability to catch up with school work and the growing poverty of her family. Mariannet's diary and an unsent letter to 'Wish Ko Lang" were found tucked under her … [Read more...]
A memory of bones
I’ve just had my wisdom teeth pulled out and so here I am, buzzed with painkillers and taking a break from lying in the sofa the whole day. It’s a rare thing these days — staying home on a Tuesday, watching afternoon soaps — since I started working full time in September. I’m trying to enjoy this … [Read more...]
Finally
it was the foreboding stillness of waking.the dog’s yelping is anecho subsiding in the far spaces of memories.the water splashingand the pounding of clothesacquire a strange cadenceand my mind is filledwith the vision of old marching bands.the wooden chimessing softly then lull into deep … [Read more...]
If
ifthe time comeswhen my tears can no longergather every fiber of sorrowin my soul,please,help me to weepas still and as soundlessas shadows at dawnif, finally,my dreams are cursedand the night, a mute witnessto my motionless slumber,please,sit by my sideand sing me storiesto bring to my … [Read more...]
seeing you
there must be a way to exchangepoetry with pain,else what would i saythe moment you speakin silence.you are far-away.everything you say—each pause, each movementwanders the hidden trailsof despair.i have known you,but not in the deep placesof rain.you slip by like a ghost,fleeting like apromise—your … [Read more...]