The Devil (The Bargainer)
Its eyes were a glistening inferno And its tongue spoke, covered with 30 pieces of silver The smoke choked my senses The smoke made me see it for what it…
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…
Mangmangkik
I remember the lightning The smell of burning skin The bright flash Made me see The caiman It stole my body away And took it for its own Separated me…
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…
Paraduno
I ran away Through the white fluorescent halls Down so many stairs Ignoring all the calls I sat in silence And heard them whisper I stayed in patience As their…
Biraddali
Love will arrive, It will bring back old memories Of pain Of hope If we dare listen to it We will know how big the world truly is Love will…
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…
Kokok
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…
Pugot Mamu
Careful little child It might hear you sneak Careful little child Don’t let the floor creak Careful little child Don’t make a sound Careful little child Keep your head on…