Literary

Absent Festivities
21
Dec
By The Flame Literary
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Absent Festivities

THE child stood in awe at the Christmas tree standing out from the towering buildings. It was beautifully ornamented with passels of colorful dangling trinkets and tinsels. The tiers of golden yellow light hanging around it illuminated the dreary night, providing her with solace. It is in the streets that…
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The Christmas Spirits
08
Dec
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The Christmas Spirits

AS the festive season approaches, every citizen is filled with joy and gratitude in anticipation of the coming holiday. Or so one would think. Over time, the true reason for celebration has been forgotten and the spirits of the holiday excitement, giving, and familial gatherings have been overshadowed by some…
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Sila Sila: More Than Queer
03
Dec
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Sila Sila: More Than Queer

By PATRICK V. MIGUEL FAMILY IS a powerful word describing a bond made out of love and care. It is the first unit of socialization that will nurture and foster children as they grow up. Most define family as being limited to its fundamental nature: genetics and heritage. However, the…
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Howl
26
Nov
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Howl

By PATRICK V. MIGUEL EDITOR’S NOTE: This piece is one of the works in a six-part series in line with the Dapitan 2020 theme Ina. All works that are part of the series are written by the Flame’s Letters staffers. SHE guarded the land against trespassers but the owners were…
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Kalayò: Bridging the Gaps
20
Nov
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Kalayò: Bridging the Gaps

By RY PHILIP JACO T. GALVAN DISTANCE IS measured by how far two bodies or objects are apart. For the romantics, it is measured by how close hearts are to one another.  Regardless, distance becomes a mere construct when both parties fight for love together. In their 39th season, Artistang…
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Fruits of Labor
16
Nov
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Fruits of Labor

By DENISSE P. TABOR EDITOR’S NOTE: This piece is one of the works in a six-part series in line with the Dapitan 2020 theme Ina. All works that are part of the series are written by the Flame’s Letters staffers. SHE sat down on the curb to rest, putting down…
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Dear City
09
Nov
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Dear City

  THE sun is a phoenix diving into the horizon, dispersing its light in dots, specks, and bursts till it fills the city. It slowly becomes blanketed in darkness. The wires are a messy bundle of vines, falling and rising into posts. The pavement is shattered porcelain, repeatedly fixed and…
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02
Nov
By The Flame Literary
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The Morning After Halloween

Trigger Warning: death, rape The crisp air of dawn cleared a young lady’s lungs as she walked home through a path in the woods. She came from a costume party from the night before. A pristine floor-length dress with long billowing sleeves was her interpretation of a white lady. The…
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