New York, New York
I long to stand at the bright shores Of the metropolitan capital of the world One day; breathing through the rain, Taskless in my black trench, suitcase, Umbrella, hailing taxicabs and subways, Enjoying… Continue reading
Monthly Archive: May, 2013
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Luck Be a Lady
I drummed my fingers on the table as the chubby girl in front of me droned on about her cats. So far, she was my third bust of the evening: the first, a… Continue reading
The Way You Look Tonight
To this day, I still wonder if he was lying, or if he was just being nice, or being spiteful, or dense, or really just plain wonderful, or if for some strange reason… Continue reading
Wind Beneath My Wings
To someone who didn’t know her, Melissa would seem to be asleep, curled up in a little ball, Mr. Bungley dangling by her arm. The size of the armchair she was in, it… Continue reading
That’s Entertainment
The song: A symphony in high E, belted undoubtedly by a mezzo-soprano, showcasing her frustrations, her goal to make her notes be as high as her temper. Or even higher, her vocal cords… Continue reading
Cam Sur, Nakatikim ka na ba ng Bente-Kwatro?
While running the risk of sounding like the biggest Migz Villafuerte critic/fan/stalker, I saw his interview on Boy Abunda’s Bottomline and a few clips from the Tonight with Arnold Clavio. And I’ve never… Continue reading
Don’t Rain On My Parade
The rotund float of a monkey had just passed us by when we finally saw her: the elaborate white top embellished with golden tassels and the decently flayed skirt, as she marched, whistling… Continue reading
Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah
Though warm beer can quell the bull fuming inside, or the wench tame the caged eagle: Neither do I want, for beer can be pissed out and a wench tomorrow will lie anew:… Continue reading
Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)
I sealed my heart in a bottle and watched the beating waves of the Atlantic bear it across: Six years later, I remain vigilant by the shores, never batting an eyelid or resting… Continue reading
Make ‘Em Laugh
I know of two writers, two great writers I adore: The first is the wise, the recluse pretending to be locked-up in his glass tower, where he peers with his mighty telescope across… Continue reading