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Burnouts and shunt wires

Burnouts and shunt wires

by FRANCIS MIGUELL S. STA. ROSA HE STUMBLED as he journeyed to the España side, decorating the floor with his reading materials. Tired even of getting mad, he let out a big sigh and picked up the papers—and himself.  “Okay, slower now.” Christmas colors dictated the movement of the vehicles along…
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The assemblage of yellow hues

The assemblage of yellow hues

by HJADOEYA CALICA Under the flowing energy of the sun, Particles of perspiration by my flesh, Found its way to the knitted threads.   The queue of hasting feet,  The urging buttons of electricity, The cadre's arms away from its body— I was caught in the arrow without end.  …
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Into the abyss

Into the abyss

by MARIA ALTHEA V. JAVIER GROUNDS CLAD in yellow gold. The unmistakable atmosphere keeps me in my senses.  The deeper into the campus grounds, the longer these dangling Christmas lights get.  Into the abyss of traditions, I find myself tantalized once again. Weight piles up on my shoulders, as arms suddenly…
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Anak, kaya mo pa ba?

Anak, kaya mo pa ba?

The brightest star coming to a trance, The flesh of my being made its stance. And suntanned bricked walls enhanced,   In my grime iris, I see my reflection in the window. Fossils above me pursue each other, Indefinite bonds walk through fiber.   Beyond the glass window,  The pacing…
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The three princes’ feast

The three princes’ feast

by FRANZ ZOE STOELZL BAROÑA THE LEAST of all things Andre asked for was a last supper. "Anong balak niyo?" he asked his two friends. They sat on an elevated sidewalk near St. Raymund's Building, sharing what seemed to be a calm meal beneath all the passersby who painted the…
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Timeless

Timeless

by NICOLE DG. SAMSON   A LOUD burst of laughter permeated the air as the trio walked down the streets. Children turned their heads in shock and the vendors in annoyance.  Ray stared at his friends and savored a familiar sight. It has been a long time since they have…
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Mahal na mahal ka

Mahal na mahal ka

by FRANCIS MIGUELL STA. ROSA Mula natutong maglakbay, kasama ka Ikaw lang ang lakas, saan man magpunta Lagi kong dalanging huwag kang mawala Lalo sa tuwing tayo lang ang magkasama   Ako ay sabik sa muling pagtatanan Dalhin ako sa luntiang kagubatan Kung saan kalikasan lang ang kapiling Dahil sa…
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05/05/05

05/05/05

by TRIXCY ANNE LOSERIAGA IT HAS been a while since Gabriel saw his little sister.  She resided on Southwest Hill, only three miles from his apartment.  Despite the moon illuminating the way amid the seedless sky, he still got lost on his way. The white lilies pranced around, anticipating his…
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The arch bridge

The arch bridge

THE CRICKETS and the gush of the river were the only things audible in the town—until a knock brought Aurora back to reality. She walked towards the door, and greeting her from the other side were two uniformed men with badges. “Are you Mr. Leon’s daughter?” She distanced herself from…
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