By: Jaime GabrielleArtwork by Angelo Robles Precious like gemstonesKept protected under lock and keyJust a small action Could shatter the stone from within Life is preciousLife is cruelIt is taken for grantedWho’s to blame when a mistake happens? Our consciousness screams for justice when it is taken But when it’s there, it’s ignored Hypocrisy, I …
By: Kamille G. Pangantihon Artwork by Paula Tongol There is a 43,200-second difference between 12:00 noon and 12:00 midnight… A difference in which the other end gives off discomfort and the other gives off peace. Bold and scorching, it is because of the sun that I cannot glare at the sky at noon. She sets …
By: Danielle Hannah ArandaArtwork by Paula Tongol I don’t feel inspiredI’m running on nothingNobody really cares about meI always seem to push people away, both intentionally and unintentionally Nights like these, I wish I could slowly fade into smoke. I need the haze……something to blur my thoughts intro frost while the heat creeps in prickly …
By: Joseph Obsenada; Artwork by Zamantha Guanlao As I wake up to the chilly atmosphere of my room, I would sit by the window and reminisce those good old days and fondest memories of “home.” The winter mornings of the “ber” months would always start off with a warm cup of milo made by my …
By: Julian Bass; Artwork by Bielle Baral By the edge of my palate, I live the Pinoy dreamRelishing the intricate emotions, carved on meat and fleshThat knows no other home The hand; the same hand that has grown our nationFed our people, and moved our mindsGraces me with a fare that warms my heart; boils …
By: Jaime Gabrielle Pojol; Artwork by Jod Gulle I write down the words to say the truths I seeThe injustice that our people facedOur dignity taken each day for another’s whimThe nights filled with uncertainty Our enemies didn’t give us the same courtesyKindness was our double-edged bladeIt hid the intention and shadeWe can only look up …
By: Julian Bass; Artwork by Ren Gomos As the sun shines far over the pearlIt gleams with the adamant pride of a peopleBound together by the weaves of blood, history, and faithUnchanged, unhindered, and resolute A story runs through the character of each man, woman, and childLike the sand of the bay; saturated with the …
By: Sharmaine AlilinIllustrated by: Angelo Robles You and me We are allowed to leave any story we don’t find ourselves inWe are allowed to leave any chapter we don’t love ourselves inI am allowed to leave a galaxy that has washed away my starsInstead of making me glow brighter I am allowed to pack up …
By: Joseph R. ObsenadaArtwork by: Charisse Ocampo I’ve always expected to be challenged to the extreme. The world is big and original ideas are hard to come by, especially when you’re working in the comic book industry, where tropes are often overused. “Understand this Xavier, if you don’t come up with something new within three …
You are a failure No one’s going to say “Thank you for existing” Heads up because You do not deserve to live If you think that You are special, incredible, and awesome Don’t believe in those things. Your failed grades, complicated life, and self; Is what you are destined for Being appreciative, trustworthy, and kind …
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