The Horned Presidente
Gregorio was a humble man. He did his work as a barber without any complaints. He made enough to provide for his wife and children and he liked talking to…
Awan-ulo-na
Left – Right – Back – Forth See it dance and move, as its neck-stump froths and bubbles. The headless one moves through the field as swift and as graceful…
Kaibaan
Don’t fall for his tricks Or accept his gifts He is full of lies There are no ifs The kutbeng* it plays Is a song of lies Do not be…
Litao
Again, she is late and again, her husband sighs. The small man curses in the wind. He breathes in the cool river air and sighs for the third time. The…
Batibat
The first time, she was tired. The day had been too long. Too many memories of shouting and fights, too many deadlines she couldn’t ignore. It had been pure joy…
Ansisit
“Kayu-kayu, madayu kayu.” “Now say it with me.” “Kayu-kayu, madayu kayu.” “Good. Now remember, we always have to say that whenever we pass this place.” “We also can’t sweep here…
Tirtiris
Were you ever told about the Tirtiris that danced? It flipped and it twirled and jumped and it pranced. The creature thought this made all its friends happy So it…
Boroka
The woods seem different now. It’s been a while since they all gathered and they didn’t know if it would be the same. They didn’t have to worry; everyone knew…
Kumao
One fingernail from Tara, playing in the park Two fingernails from Kevin, caught after dark Three fingernails from Leo, left home alone Four fingernails from Audrey, distracted by her phone…