Literary

25
Jun
By The Flame Literary
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Beneath the Searing Light

He stood at the shed, waiting for his ride. Sweat dripped from his forehead as he looked at his watch. Tapping his fingers, he sighed, “Pahirapan na naman.” He felt a vibration from his pocket and instantly knew he would be scolded again as he saw several messages from his…
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19
Jun
By The Flame Literary
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In Reminisce of You

  Papa, I still remember that day when I saw you again. My stomach was churning over that unfamiliar place—filled with passengers roaming with their baggage from left to right. Bright lights encircled the place and sounds of repetitive voices echoed from afar.  Ever since you left, I kept on…
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10
Jun
By Fatima Baduria
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March away

By FATIMA B. BADURIA You marveled at the Arch the first time you saw it.  It was a rather long walk from España to St. Raymund’s, but you loved the stroll beneath the trees. The day before, the thought of doing that had been surreal. The pulse in your chest…
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The Rain’s Soliloquy
20
May
By The Flame Literary
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The Rain’s Soliloquy

by ABIGAIL M. ADRIATICO My presence is known to all, long before I arrive. Each step I take leads me further away.   I like to think that they know I will come on days they least expect me to.   Yet, I could already see their scowls from a distance—…
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My Embrace
08
May
By The Flame Literary
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My Embrace

By CZERIZHA KAIZEL S. ADZUARA I remember the day I held you close underneath the mahogany trees in the park. I was grateful for the shade, for I could let go of the umbrella and finally embrace you with both of my arms. Several people were strolling. Some were with…
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Sampung Araw
29
Apr
By The Flame News
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Sampung Araw

Bilang ang mga araw paatras.  Sampu menos isa tuwing unang sigaw ng magtataho  o ng konduktor ng dyip sa Maynila; tuwing bagong gising ang magsasaka o ang mangingisda sa probinsya.   Marahil binibilang dahil sabik. Maaari ring may kirot sa dibdib, pumipihit ang tiyang parang kinakabag at mapipigil ng isang…
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A Game of Trolls: The Foul Job Exposed
19
Apr
By Fatima Baduria
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A Game of Trolls: The Foul Job Exposed

BY FATIMA B. BADURIA  TROLLING AS a profession perpetuates online with social media as its main operational base. Many misleading messages are crafted to tip the scale towards a presidential bet. As long as this purpose is served, accuracy ceases to matter. As the trolls oppose the truth, their only…
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A Burden to Carry
16
Apr
By The Flame Literary
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A Burden to Carry

By ABIGAIL M. ADRIATICO   The setting sun painted the sky with a deep orange hue as Edgar walked towards the market again. He had been carrying crates filled with assorted perishable goods. Tired from work, his bones screamed for a break, yet his mind paid little attention.  Wiping the…
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07
Apr
By Abigail Adriatico
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A Room of Empty Chairs

by ABIGAIL M. ADRIATICO Editor's Note: This piece is one of the works in a four-part series in line with the Dapitan 2022 theme Hintayan. All works are written by The Flame‘s Letters staffers. In all the wakes I had been to, there were always a lot of people. The…
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