Haywire

“Sssh,” she says. And we all become quiet. “Tick-tock,” the clock says. And some start to whisper. Then becomes stronger and louder. When her head slowly snaps on our end I mouth, “Sorry!” She glares. I nudge a friend to urge another So that she leaves our peaceful laughter. But the noise gets on her

Non Compos Mentis

It was raining cats and dogs, When all of a sudden She appeared out of nowhere. She traipsed so smooth like a wind Never leaving her footprint. My eyes went wide. “You…” The only word I could utter Before my eyes closed forever.

Moonstruck

One day, she knocks my door. I open without hesitation. Her facade shows something’s off So, I ask what’s wrong. She smiles, one that doesn’t reach her eyes. So, I ask what has happened. She laughs, one that is dry. So, I ask if she is okay. She steps inside my door And covers the

Vintage

She wears naught but a fraught smile. Her torrid long dress makes a mile. She leisurely paces near my site With her slender body covering my sight Of what’s behind her aesthetic plight. There she goes, a step from being mine When she lets her right deep near my dime. I stifle the pang of

Insights, It’s More Fun in the Philippines ‘Jeepney Version’

One of the most wonderful things I get to enjoy living in the Philippines (I have no comparisons by the way) is the ride in a Public Utility Jeepney. I get to see how people interact with each other despite background differences. There is neither rich nor poor upbringing when I am talking to people.

Exposé

“Why me?” I ask out aloud. I look at the side and see they are on my tail. “I didn’t do anything!” My tears keep on streaming like a river. “Why is it always me?” I can hear the distinct voices keeping me awake at night. “Why me!” And they are sonorous that one hand

SS – Walking in the Wind

“Thank you!” I bowed to the cashier and entered the station. I was stoked because this was my first time trying this longest train ride in the world. “Excuse me,” I said in between the line. Gusto ko sa unahan mag-abang para makita ko ang kabuuan ng train. I looked around and saw swarm of

SS – TRUTH SHARED

Naalimpungatan ako. Wala sa sarili na tumayo ako sa pagkakahiga. Nauuhaw ako. Hay naku naman. Eto problema ko simula nung maaksidente ako sa Pampanga. Basta na lang ako nagigising kahit mahimbing na ang tulog ko. Tapos ngayon na wala pang dalawang oras ang tulog ko ay nauuhaw ako. Bwiset na tubig yan. Tinignan ko ang

SS – Lukas’ The One

“Lukas Jared Javier, what do you think you’re doing? Javier, why are you letting our son on that mission? For goodness’ sake! You really want to see me dead?” “Ma!” I stopped my mom’s hysteric by hugging her arm. “You!” Galit niyang turan. I hugged her arm so tight para hindi na siya magreklamo. My

THE EXUBERANT MAN – PART ONE

“Sasapakin kita, Draco! Tigilan mo ko!” Natatawang binato ko ng unan ang pinsan kong siraulo. Kanina ko pa kasi sya ginigising, ayaw naman bumangon kaya nga niyugyog ko nang niyugyog yung kama nya para magising sya. “Drake!” “Wake up, wake up, Cratey! The sunlight’s already out!” I really loved pissing Crate, like how he loved

Boredom

Eyes closing by Mind getting wired Words chewing out In a frenzy deepened doubt. Feet want a move Head spinning wild Ears wanna closed All the mouth no mild. — E.R. Baguinaon 04262023

Desires and Wants

My heart desires nothing but calmness of mind To deem the deep down aisle Of walking nerves and thoughts that last In a forever lasting sight. My mind desires nothing but calmness of heart To feel peace and pristine guts Of bursting soul and words that sought The most strangest thing of sort. —–E.R. Baguinaon

Epistolary Entry #3

03-06 10:20 am JM: Where are you? Jace: Room. Bakit? JM: It’s recess time. Jace: Oo. Bakit? JM: Aren’t you gonna eat? Jace: Lunch na lang. May ginagawa pa kami ni Tia, e. JM: Okay. I’ll buy food for you. Jace: Nakuuu wag na. Kadadala lang ng pagkain ni Race. Okay na 🙂 JM: Oh.

Night Thinker

She was lying down below the shine Of glimmering slithering lights That spark to their highest delight In momentum to hold to dine. Seeking naught but a dire of hope To last with immemorial mind Something to hold upon the time In the midst of so much sight. — E.R. Baguinaon (04192023)

Shut Out

She deemed the world as white of viridity Closed her key to masculinity. Her smiles lingered all day long Then, smirked when they thought along. She was at the vastness of awareness Longing for an ocean deep advertence Of no one but herself In a ferocious world of me-self. — E.R. Baguinaon (04182023)

Thy Wallflower

Some say she looks always dismal Eyes are at far away sight. In converse, she distances herself Afraid to seize eyes with dismal array. Never tries to quickly glance At what her world is at stance. She dares naught but be bleak Concealed in a deepest click. — E.R. Baguinaon (04182023)

Rat…

For a century, a circle was provided And that must be divided Whilst a man’s smiles faded Thinking a box shall be fitted. A square that counts years to pass On the hand at first and last From him a code on task Shall be unveiled from his past. Now a lady with the hood

SS – RIGHT NOW

“Your D-Day is coming in a month’s time. Review classes will start on the morrow. So, for now, class dismiss.” Halos lahat ng mga estudyante ay napabuntong-hininga. Iilang boys lang ang nagwawala na sa silya nila dahil uwian na. “Gosh. Daddy will kill me if I get a lower rank.” “Naku. Hindi lang ikaw. Mommy

Moving On

Wasn’t good when I saw The smiles that left her eyes. Streak of tears pooled her sight Shrouded by smiling light. Far away from the freezing glare Of hawks and eagle like She dared not glance nor stare Just sought to mend her heart a slight. —— E.R. Baguinaon 04202023

The Twelve Children of Earth

The first has all the wind that blows Congeals dried skin that claws. The second just freezes the entire night Of burning and seedling light. Third starts to cover the breeze one feels Makes one seek for more wind. Then come the fourth who has all might To blow a scorching deepest sigh. Fifth makes

Independent Woman

Sleek moves and gestures made the day How she grooved and entered the bay Her hair so smooth as they swayed On the summer lease of May. She held her head high up in the air To show she cares to no man’s care Heels ticked on the floor of bare Stopping her may give

I Was But Never Yours

I was but never yours In this life of nevermore. My heart ached with no pain ‘Cause it’s only on my brain. I seek to sight the sleeping sign On how to part with this line Of your irresistible love and charm To his wonderful wight with all warm. — E.R. Baguinaon (04182023)