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A Short Story

“A Desperate Plea” by Rowena Liwanag Suarez

Here we go again
drowning from our own doing
pointing and blaming one another
as the perpetrators wine and dine together

The gullible and the weak
heeded to their promises and lies
for the food on their table
and the hope of a better future

Some say
to choose the lesser evil
but how can we
when all the available choices are undesirable?

I am bone weary
from seeing our country die
from the hands
of the greedy and self-serving ones

Can’t you see?
We are being left behind
as we wasted away
our endowed beautiful natural resources

So, I implore you
to choose well next time
for the good of our country
let us all unite, set aside the strife and discord

To love the Philippines
and not rob the Philippines

Hotel by Masticadores

Indigenous Literature

Path to the Huacas by Nora Alarcón

Route of the potato
life created
in the land of the morochucos
an offering to Apu Pariahunca
before the harvesting of the native potatoes

a violin inhabits me
                                   a spear
                                                   blooms retamas along my path

shiny obsidian blade of the gods
listen to the song of the prince of the wind
heights of the puna

The watercolors weary my feet
     cosmic tangle furrowed by condors
            to be dust of little stars that stain the instant
                                                                                          and disappear

my motives become fugitives

Translated from Spanish to English by Caroline Stewart
This poem was translated in classes taught by Professor Christian Elguera Olortegui at Marist University.

Photo: Getty Images, Unsplash.

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Editors: Nolcha Fox & Barbara Leonhard

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Essay
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Editor: Michelle Ayón Navajas


«A Quiet Ghost» by Norj Joseph

«A Quiet Ghost» by Norj Joseph

I watched you smile from where I stood
A world away, though you were near
Just looking at you made me feel so good
I should’ve whispered what you need to hear

I saw the way he looked at you
I knew you couldn’t be mine
But I shouldn’t have my heart hidden from you
I should’ve cross the boundary line

Now, he’s giving you worlds I can’t provide
The life you’ve always wanted most
While I am standing by your side
I’m fading like a quiet ghost

I love you more than words can say
But my love won’t fill the void he fills
Shall I not stand within your way
Or just ignore this what I deeply feel?

Author’s Bio

Norj Joseph is a retired broadcast professional and seasoned journalism graduate with over 20 years of experience in the Philippine broadcast industry. Throughout his career, he directed and produced a wide range of video formats, refining his storytelling and visual communication skills. As a published author, his works have appeared on literary platforms such as Spillwords, Masticadores USA, Masticadores Philippines, and Hotel Masticadores. In addition to his writing, Norj currently serves as a creative consultant for an Amazon bestselling author.

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