Tiny Tale Hindi ko maiwasang mapatitig sa sariling repleksyon sa salamin habang naliligo ngayong gabi. Ang dami kong tanong sa sarili na parang kahit kailan hindi ko na malalaman ang sagot… tulad ng kung bakit kahit ayaw ko na, nakatitig ka pa rin pabalik. #Latheiary

Poem — I refuse to leave this paradise, because I am no hunter of the sky. If I go and be with the raptors, no way, I’ll surely die. I refuse to leave this paradise, because here, I am the best. If I go outside, I’ll realize, there’s always a prettier nest. But a glimpse of my eyes and you’ll see, I am a prisoner, I cannot leave. I’m just a proud little bird, and no one ever handed me the key. I refuse to live in this paradise, I am no hunter, but I deserve to fly. It pains me that this pretty bird never had the chance to try.

Poem — Let’s stay where we are and none shall find us hold my hand rest as easy as your fear seeps deep scared to paint pure shades, yes? hopeless eyes see only warm hues so just close yours, for never have I ever left you you’re not that “good”, they said tear your happiness, they did feel what you feel, they won’t yet, I am the devil so, let’s stay where we are where their arms can’t reach just hold me close and I’ll forever hold you, dear.

Haiku Strangers of the web, tell me, is there a filter, that can hide this bruise? #LATHEtirary