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  • They Who Need Help

    I’m at crossroads Time and again Where do I go? Please tell me, friend I thought I knew The map planned out These hurdles true Where’s the way out? “It’s for your growth” That’s what they say Have I grown, though? No other way? But there they are They who need help Can’t turn my…

  • Am I There Yet?

    I look straight ahead Almost at the finish line This path, should I tread? If I only carried me I would have taken my time See, I started strong But now the journey seems long Ningas kugon ‘yan Said my Unc, don’t dare be one The vision is there And maybe God’s favor too Load’s…

  • The Hidden Gem

    “Naa si Lola Inday. Pag puyo mo para dili makasab-an.” (“Lola Inday is here. Behave yourselves so you don’t get scolded.”) My sister and I always got the warning to behave at our best whenever the nun in our family was in town for a homecoming visit. As far as I can remember, I’ve only…

    The Hidden Gem