Panaghoy / Howl ni Allen Ginsberg

Panaghoy ni Allen Ginsberg (salin sa Pilipino ni April Pagaling) Para kay Carl Solomon I. Nasilayan ko ang mga pantas ng aking henerasyon, nilamon ng kabaliwan. . . . . . dinadayukdok, nabubuwang, hubad,hila-hila ang mga anino ng kanilang pagkatao sa mga *hamod ng madaling-araw,. . . . . . nagaapuhap ng nagngangalit na pampamanhid. […]

What 10 Days of Writing Poetry Taught Me

Joining the San Anselmo Publications 10-Day Poetry Challenge was a leap into the unknown—ten days, ten poems, and hundreds of entries from some of the country’s best poets. By the end, I had more than just ten finished pieces; I gained insights about creativity, discipline, and the power of simply showing up.

Shelters Sought: Unspoken Battles At Home

Selected Poems: These poems talk about the secret struggles of women who are seeking safety and shelter from domestic violence. They show the silent battles that happen behind closed doors. 1. She Wanted to Replace Kill with a Metaphor A woman’s internal struggle to express the severity of her circumstance. She Wanted to Replace Kill […]

Poem – A Mother’s Vigil

A deeply personal exploration of mothering a child with bipolar disorder. This poem captures the quiet moments of nighttime vigilance, exploring themes of maternal love, anxiety, and hope. Part of the “Modern Motherhood” poetry series.

Monetize your Muse: 7 Websites that Pay for Poetry (and Actually Pay Well)

Discover the lucrative world of earning cash through your poetic prowess! This guide reveals the top websites to submit your verses and get paid, plus insider tips on crafting poems that editors can’t resist.

The Room Where Fear Lives

I was afraid of my own mind before I even knew how it worked. High school halls and people’s doubts echoed with my hesitations: What if what you write betrays you? I knew I was meant to tell stories before I could even spell the words “meant to.” But the knowledge curdled when I tried […]

Monochrome

On August 16, 2017, 17-year-old Kian delos Santos was accosted by police during a drug raid, and later shot. Investigations revealed he was unarmed despite police claims. CCTV footage cleared him of the accusations. Kian was one of thousands killed in Duterte’s drug war. —GMA News, Philippines The boy in mid-step,feet barely touching pavement.Once, he […]

As I Go I Wear You | Contemporary Poem About Loss and Memory

A haunting exploration of how we carry those we’ve lost in our daily habits and routines. This poem looks into the ways grief transforms our everyday actions into memorials of love and loss.

Kdrama Review: Love Next Door

“Love Next Door Review: Navigating Familiar Tropes and Character Depth in K-Drama Land Hello, fellow K-drama aficionados! As a mommy blogger who loves nothing more than whipping up a delicious meal while indulging in the latest Korean dramas on Netflix, I’ve recently ventured into a new drama called Love Next Door. My weekend has been […]

Meet My Pinoy Historical Writing Assistant: Deep dives are more fun with a “Very” Makulit sidekick.

Ever get that feeling you get when you set out to do one thing and somehow end up doing something completely different? Errr, like opening YouTube to watch a five-minute tutorial and then two hours later, somehow you’re knee-deep in a documentary about 17th-century pirate cats? Well, that’s exactly what happened to me. I had […]