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…
Batibat
Patient’s name is Stephen Tabaquero. Male. Age 28. Patient has no previous history of schizophrenia or mental illness. He began to show signs of slight paranoia during his first session…
Sirena (Ilocano)
Chrissie and I always go by the river. It’s our little spot to get away from the world and just talk. Today the topic was the new girl. “She thinks…