non-poem – PATHLESS TRAVELS

2022-12-252022-12-25

Christmas decor guide for the homeless

Homeless Ayta family begging in Metro Manila streets

CHRISTMAS DECOR GUIDE FOR THE HOMELESS,
or, my 5 winningest tips on how to gladden your Yuletide surroundings while living on the streets with your kariton, karton and tarpaulin.

(Posted earlier on 9 November, and reposted today to include the fifth winningest tip. Inspired by an ABS-CBN news feature, delivered in the cheeriest tone by our favorite anchorwoman.

2017-12-042017-12-07

We are talahib

We are the valley talahib.
We extend the roaming range
of wild fowl, deer and boar
beyond the thinning forests. Continue reading “We are talahib”

2014-03-212014-03-21

Bamboo shoots

Many years have carved these slopes.
It was around this time in March when
North wind tarried on, defying summer thirst
And a thousand shoots of green rejoiced. Continue reading “Bamboo shoots”