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01

Sep

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The Somali’s Yowl

THE SUN is barely up. Yet here they are, already basking in its light while adorned with synthetics, sly and sleek. I thought my red ribbon was decent enough, but the soles of their paws still blinded me. Their gaudy garments hurt my pockets more than my eyes. I barely…

18

Aug

By Hjadoeya Calica

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Paaga

Ang langit ay kulay abo; ang tubig sa lupa ay nalabusaw. Tahimik na ang mundong kanina tila lahat ng panginoon sa langit ay sabay-sabay na bumulyaw. Kinuha niya ang kaniyang bota, itak at sumbrero. Ang sumbrerong binigay sa kaniyang kamusmusan, ngayon ay nalamurit na ng panahon. Sa…

11

Aug

By The Flame Literary

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The Fifth Rite of Passage

LARA ALWAYS knew that there were only four rites of passage in life: birth, puberty, marriage and death. Her mother reminded her once more as their tricycle drove along España Boulevard in anticipation of the Thomasian Welcome Walk. “May isa pa akong gustong sabihin sa’yo,” the mother started. “Hmm?” Lara…

04

Aug

By Nicole Samson

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Pikit Mata

WALANG KAKAIBA o espesyal sa Lunes na iyon. Walang nagdiriwang ng kaarawan, anibersaryo, o napanalunang timpalak. Bitbit ang aming mga bag, naglakad kami mula sa eskwelahan, sabik sa makukuhang tsismis mula sa isa’t isa. Hindi nagbabago ang ruta namin. Didiretso ako, habang sila ay isa-isang hihiwalay mula sa grupo patungo…

28

Jul

By Francis Miguell Sta. Rosa

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Limas

Naglilimas ako ng tubig-baha. Tumila na ang ulan at mayroon ng malamlam na sikat ng araw pero naglalawa pa rito sa unang palapag ng bahay. Kaya ngayon, pinapalis ko ang kulay-kapeng tubig na may nakalutang na iba’t ibang basura: saranggola, wasak na dollhouse, pati bote ng beer na basag at…

21

Jul

By Alyanna Ysabel Sacramento

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Alas Singko ng Hapon

ISANG BAGAY na hindi natin maikakaila ay ang takbo ng oras. Kadalasan, hindi na natin pinagtutuunan ng pansin ito, sapagkat sari-sari na ang mga nagaganap sa ating buhay. “Ang bilis ng panahon, ‘no?” wika ni Gemma. “Parang kahapon lang, nagkakagulo tayo sa mga grades natin. Tapos bukas…” unti-unting humina ang…

14

Jul

By Trixcy Anne Loseriaga

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Kababata

“ANG TAGAL mo naman gumising, kuya!” Iyan ang palagi kong naririnig sa umaga sa tuwing ikaw ang nakatoka sa pagluluto ng pagkain. Pagkatapos, mag-uunahan tayo sa maliit na kotse kasi gusto mong hinihila kita patungo sa tabing-dagat. Ilang taon na nga ba ang nakalipas noong huli akong umuwi sa Pangasinan?…

07

Jul

By Hjadoeya Calica

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Among Markets and Epiphanies

WITH EXCITEMENT in his voice, my father decided to take me to the night market as I had spent most of my days inside our house. Although I have been there several times, I avoided it as much as possible because of the overwhelming crowd. I dragged my feet and…

30

Jun

By Franz Zoe Stoelzl Baroña

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A Botanist’s Study

Indian clock vines hang freely from steel bars as I walk along the stone pavement of a botanical garden. From spring to autumn, the vines depart from their slumber. I must study them and quench curiosity. I do not regret the strain in my neck as I stretch…

23

Jun

By Jaila Marjaan Abdul

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Afloat

THE SCORCHING heat has passed, and it is now June. A salty afternoon breeze drapes the skin, the cold air lingers, and soon, a swarm of mayflies will flock to the light posts. I suppose the dry season is over. From the stilt house, the rain is an unsettling time.…