Kaya Pala!
A piece of the puzzle fits; understanding finally dawns. “Kaya pala…” Someone sheds light on an issue, and finally we get a glimpse of the other aspects of things which … Continue reading
Through the Arts
In an article in 2006 (Art not just for Art’s Sake published in Health and Lifestyle), I wrote: “Art accomplishes rather easily, what lectures, symposia, and other conventional awareness campaigns … Continue reading
Disgusting!
Today, I read an article that made my blood boil: an opinion piece by a Chinese “journalist” named Chip Tsao published in HK Magazine. Here’s the article plus my comments … Continue reading
Stripped, Yet Fully-Dressed
We put on many things that we often end up confusing these things as us. Sometimes, it’s hard to separate our diplomas, positions, titles properties, stocks, and so on from … Continue reading
The Face of Peace: A Picture-inspired Poem
The voice of worry reigns over my jaded soul’s fitful attempts to rest my eyes from the landscape of my broken dreams in the forsaken sky of busted wings; its … Continue reading
Discordant
Muted sighs your lips refuse to release Linger in the air, snatching silence’s peace; But I, looking through the hazy mist, See only the caricature of what was once Your … Continue reading
The Parable of the Spectacles
“Why are you back?” The store-owner exclaimed when he saw Magico, the magic spectacles, back on his display shelf. He had just sold it to an odd couple — a … Continue reading
Wisdom in Hot Chocolate
Ever wondered why contentment seems to elude man? When we get that which we’ve always wanted, we are happy and seemingly content for a while. But soon, we will find … Continue reading
Kids!
I just so love kids. I enjoy being with them. I love how they view the world. How innocent. How simple. Amazing! Whenever I am home, I am always … Continue reading
Zooming In and Zooming Out: Life Events and Our Perspectives
I am no visual artist, but among the skills I tried to teach myself when I was fresh from university and work did not yet demand so much of my … Continue reading
“If You Know Who You Are…”
If you will remember who you are, you will find your way through it.” It’s been a long time since I came across this line. It was uttered by … Continue reading
Hearse of My Death
You were the promise that enticed My soul to fly across the Vast sky of cloudlessness Toward forgetfulness; Along landscaped fantasies. You were the smile that lured My … Continue reading
Lamentation of the Dream Un-winged
From a distance, Dream watched Man staring out at his tiny window, gazing unseeingly at the clouds almost completely concealing the rising moon, sadness hugging him tightly. The soft breeze was … Continue reading
BrainTeaser | Sherma E Benosa 
Conquering Poverty
For someone who had always had everything he needed, even if he had to work hard for it, imagining how it is like to be poor in the real sense … Continue reading →