Your Name is a poem written by April Pagaling about memory and the inadequacy of language to capture the depth of human emotion. It invites readers to reflect on the universal experience of love and loss, and the way we all, in our own way, are “cataloguing departures.”
Panaghoy ni Allen Ginsberg (salin sa Pilipino ni April Pagaling) Para kay Carl Solomon I. Nasilayan ko ang pinakamatatalas na isip ng aking henerasyon, nilamon ng kabaliwan. . .
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
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.
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
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.
Anak I #writing Anak IApril Pagaling Sinasamba kita, paulit ulit at walang patidHabang iniaanak ng bawat ina ang mga suwailMga sanggol na pipitas sa kanyang pasensyaIka’y pinatawad ko na.
