Kumao – Ilocano Translation
*Note this poem is in Ilocano Maysa a kuko manipud kenni Tara, agay-ay-ayam idiay paraangan, Dua a kuko manipud kenni Kevin, napukaw iti kasipngetan, Tallo a kuko manipud kenni Leo,…
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A being used to frighten children.
*Note this poem is in Ilocano Maysa a kuko manipud kenni Tara, agay-ay-ayam idiay paraangan, Dua a kuko manipud kenni Kevin, napukaw iti kasipngetan, Tallo a kuko manipud kenni Leo,…
*Note this story is in Hiligaynon Kalipayan niya ang ti-on sang kapistahan kada Disyembre tungod sa mga pamatan-on. Ka mga inosente sa ila, kadasig mag salig, ka mga dasig intu-on.…
*Note this story is in Cebuano “Daddy! Naa nasad siya!!” Minglingi si Danilo sa iyang asawa nga wa kadungog sa sampit sa ilang anak tungod sa ka-hinanok sa iiyang pagkatulog.…
“Daddy! She’s here again!!” Danilo looked to his right and saw that his wife was sound asleep, the cries of their child ineffective against her current dream. He stood up…
Her tired eyes refused to close and sleep in her defense. No, that wasn’t right. The warm embrace of summer sleep didn’t fill her with rest. She didn’t even think…
He loved the holiday season, there were so many children, so naïve and trusting. Take Jonah for example, his parents let him out of their sight for only a few…
Gonzalo surveyed his domain with the quiet dignity that was unique to his breed. He was a bulldog, born to be resolute and courageous. He took one more lap around…
Why are you smiling? Think about it. Why is it that when an animal bares its teeth, it always seems threatening, yet when a person does the same action, we…
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…
There was an old woman who kept a peculiar pet It taught more about medicine than anyone you’ve met It was small and cheerful, so full of mirth You wouldn’t…