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Some love stories don’t end all at once. They stretch— across time, across distance, across moments that almost meant everything. This is a story about a connection that burned fast and deep—about choosing someone who never fully chose back, and about the quiet ways we lose ourselves when we stay longer than we should. Told…


they sang about love, and all its yearnings, intimacies, proclamations, and devastations– their friends and their friends’ friends would confess before them and be written about, which was how they made their pieces. The Confessions Cabaret is Axel’s Laigo’s second collection of poetry, this time about love, in the motif of theater. Split into two…




Ano ba ang laman ng puso ng isang makata? Anong himig ba ang sinigaw nitong mga natuyong sugat at mga nabinbing panalangin? Sa librong Pagtuklas sa Hiwaga ng mga Tugma, matatagpuan natin ang sagot – bagaman hindi tiyak subalit ito’y totoo. Ang mga tula na nakapaloob dito ay ‘di naglalaman ng mga sagot, kundi isang…


What does home mean when you live far from it? Homes We Carry is a collection of stories, poems, and letters by migrant workers – tales of longing, sacrifice and resilience from across the world. Within these pages, find the friendships formed in distant lands, the strength to endure, and the memories that keep us going….







Breakfast at dawn speaks to the hearts that stayed silent—for the broken ones that had to scream and ache alone. This book brings you to an unrequited love story, or so she thought. Written in poetry and prose, told in chapters—breakfast at dawn takes you to a journey of unfolding what love is like for…




About the Book: In If Tomorrow Comes Without Me: A Collection of Letters for the Ones Who Stay, Liz Sabino offers a deeply personal and emotionally resonant collection of letters written to the people who shaped her life and the lives of so many others. These pages hold conversations we often postpone—the words of gratitude…




Ten paradoxes of the clouds, ten cloud types, ten contradictions, and ten reflections on life. This book traces a contemplative journey through patience, perspective, and power. Clouds – like life – are: 1. Ordinary yet extraordinary, 2. Light yet heavy, 3. Visible yet untouchable, 4. Soft yet noisy, 5. Drifting yet enduring, 6. Silent yet…





She moved out with just an eco bag. She survived two months on ten thousand pesos. She cried at a Christmas she spent completely alone— and it was the best one she ever had. Kiddo didn’t plan to become independent. She just kept showing up for herself, one decision at a time. Maybe you’ve done…


Paano kung ang mga lihim ay may tinig? Paano kung ang mga hindi mo masabi ay mga katagang hindi mapakali — mga naghahanap ng daluyan upang marinig? Makikinig ka ba sa mga sinasabi na nakatago sa kariktan ang himig — sa mga tula, sa mga Bulong sa Puso?




Letters to Luna by Selene Bloom is a collection of unsent letters written in the stillness of the night, where the moon becomes the only witness to unspoken truths. Within these pages lie quiet confessions of love, the lingering ache of farewells, and the gentle journey toward healing. Through deeply personal reflections and raw emotion,…




Scribbles in my Notepad is a compilation of poems and prose about quarter life crisis and adolescence angst that features the themes of anxieties, missing out, and unrequited feelings. From the most mundane observations to the most gut-wrenching fantasies, these are the thoughts that got someone like me scribbling in their notepad because it might be embarrassing to share with someone.




love is holding a sea urchin is a poetry and prose collection that navigates the delicate balance between holding life’s thorns and the triumphant reclamation of the self. Nikko Ander Abalos chronicles a journey of self-healing deeply rooted in the waters of Batangas City Bay. Interwoven with this personal recovery are the enduring life lessons…


Ikalawang libro sa Gala Series.


“It is my prayer that by baring open my soul like this, that it would also give you the courage to be seen, and loved, and held in your grief.” Have you ever wondered if there is a place we can all sail to? Whispered from journal pages, held through grief, we present to you…


I want to share this message with everyone: If you’re struggling in life or your career, and your family or relatives are criticizing you for being an underachiever despite years of hard work and completing college, it’s okay to start over. My psychiatrist told me that it’s perfectly fine to restart your life. However, I…


About the Book: This book is a collection of enchanting words that rhyme in every line, carefully crafted as a lover’s anthem of devotion, which you can also dedicate to your significant other. That being said, the author herself dedicates this book to a special person, “5 Letters”. This collection comprises 105 self-composed poems written…


The Heartworm is a book about that moment of recognition. When you realize something has been with you longer than you thought. Written as the first offering of The Heartworms of the Mizpah, this book listens closely to memory, restraint, and the emotions we absorbed before we knew how to name them.




For those who have ever tried to understand their own heart… Here’s a quiet, intimate collection of poems written across ordinary days, small memories, fleeting emotions, and the moments of growing up that stay with you longer than you expect. These pieces don’t pretend to have all the answers; instead, they mirror the girl you…


“Marahil, ang mga tulang ito ay akto nga ng pag-uwi ng tulad niyang halos dalawang dekada nang nananahan sa ibayong dagat. Sa mga mambabasa, isa itong paalala na huwag maging dayo sa sariling bayan, maging maalam at makialam.” Mula sa Introduksiyon na “MGA TULA BILANG PAG-UWI” ni Mary Deane C. Camua, Guro, Bulacan State University…


is a journey through the landscapes of love, the cities we wandered, and the places that once felt like home. told through poems rooted in earth and memory, sacred little places traces heartbreak and healing like coordinates on a map. this book is for anyone who remembers the versions of themselves that certain places held.


Ikalawang libro sa Gala Series.


poems that explicitly dive into the concerns of the founding father culture with implicit tones on the struggles men face




Unspoken Words by Natasha Marie Alva is a profound poetry anthology that traces the emotional journey of a person striving to achieve one’s dreams amidst all odds. Through six evocative chapters—from the dreamers and patient struggles to the breaking points of despair, ensuing loss, seeking refuge, and the glorious comeback—the collection captures the raw complexities…


here lies the remains of the quiet but brutal work of rebuilding; an endeavor in growing, aching, loving, failing, and growing again. 5 by 6 inches cream paperback


Kim Unidad’s poetry collection delves playfully into the multifaceted nature of sex and love, and the attendant desire in every turn. There’s a certain unapologetic rawness in his poems, which allows readers to explore the rather complex terrain of love and sex, and many other things in between. – Jerry R. Yapo, author of Artfully…


Every writer who blooms has a story to tell… Societas Literati gathers people who live by words and the quiet magic they hold. Educator and youth advocate, Sheryl Anne Sanchez Lugtu, founded the group as a small spark that invites readers, writers, and dreamers to meet where stories breathe and imagination finds company. The community…


In this debut collection, Dave Martin Almerino gathers the quiet ruins and radiant fragments of a life lived in deep feeling. His poems are invitations—to pause, to listen, to admit what still trembles beneath the surface. These pieces do not merely recount experiences; they examine the echoes, the aftershocks, the silences that followed. This collection…


I will find my way-out one way or another Soon, I’ll be the girl you lost You just didn’t deserve herThis girl will flip her hair and speak “These tears won’t fall on your shoulder, no need, I am now stronger”


“Gift of Poetry you’ve handed me, in my moment of grief, quietly. At a time when everything seems lost, Forgetting it’s when you love me most. My poetry became the receiving hand of God’s amazing ways, Which I heartedly share with you for your hope of better days.”


“My friends and I played hide-and-seek, and ate kamias, it’s the sourest fruit you could ever taste, We ate and played in the streets until we were all dirty and drunk from laughter and sunshine.” About the author: Joseph Torrijos is a poet and songwriter. In this collection of poems, spoken word pieces, and songs,…


What do you do with longing, with painful memories, with melancholy? You can describe them, pair them with vivid images, call them different names, and transform them into things of beauty. This is what this collection of poetry tried to do. It is constituted by combined memories of the Philippines, Belgium, and Greece, and speaks…




When you hear the word “love,” you might think of something grand—a big moment, a perfect person, a once-in-a-lifetime story. But what if love isn’t like that? What if it’s slower, softer, and already closer than you think? This book isn’t about searching for “the one.” It’s not a romance. It’s a collection of real…




Open the pages of Marisstella’s debut collection, Notes from Within and Without: A Literary Miscellany, and find a heartfelt connection to the universal human story. This collection is a journey into the heart of shared experience, offering moments of profound reflection on love, loss, individuality, faith, society and hope of mankind. With her keen eye…




Open the pages of Marisstella’s debut collection, Notes from Within and Without: A Literary Miscellany, and find a heartfelt connection to the universal human story. This collection is a journey into the heart of shared experience, offering moments of profound reflection on love, loss, individuality, faith, society and hope of mankind. With her keen eye…


Afterglow is a journey through longing, passion, heartbreak, and healing. a quiet burning. a soft scream. and a slow return to light. for anyone who has ever needed to know what’s left behind the fire can still glow. 5 by 7.5 inches Cream Paperback


Why, in all of the emotions we have, We choose Love as the God of Emotions? Why does Love have to be the God of emotions? Is love even worth it to be called the God of Emotions? Well, let me show you then. That love can make you feel different emotions. That’s why Love…


There are truths too tender for the sunlight, and questions only the moon has the courage to ask. “Why the Moon Lives Inside Us” is a book of poems and prose that invites you to explore the hidden spaces of the heart, where love, loss, and longing unfold in the shadows. With every phase of…


Si Ms. Belgium at Ang Mahal na Tsokolate aka How I Became Belgian is a bilingual collection of non-fiction stories and poetry that will take you through a wide range of emotions and reflections. The narratives and poems in this book are creative records of the author’s experiences as a Filipino student and expatriate living…


At times playful, solemn, mushy, and sardonic what unites many of the poems in Lev Rosario’s collection is an obsessive anxiety with memory. Matter and light, speech and sounds that are slipping away from the poet’s grasp. Personal memories are at the heart of even the most fantastical parts of this collection. Made fantastic for…




Dear Reader, There is nothing fancy here; just raw emotions over an almost love yet a definite heartbreak. This is grief. This is outrage. This is questioning without answers. This is not acceptance nor self-love. This is a telling of how an almost love hurts.


Words woven from the threads of resilience, these poems offer voice to the unspoken lives of Hong Kong’s migrant domestic workers. A testament to the power of the human spirit, this collection is a must-read. This collection brings together heartfelt poems and stories written by migrant workers who have found strength and inspiration through education…


This is How You Lose Her and Other Poems brings together in one volume all the poems in A.D. Capili’s two poetry collections, Against My Ruins and The Way I Wait for You, plus five new unpublished poems. The poems in this collection touch upon themes of living in a foreign land, being a parent, everyday shortcomings, the difficulty of saying goodbye, longing for lost love, and of appreciating signs of hope and belonging. A.D. Capili draws upon his experiences living as a foreign student, then as an expat, in Europe. He writes in a language that is simultaneously urgent and thought-provoking, as well as accessible. While the poems are rooted in intensely personal experiences, the emotions and imagery they evoke will be familiar to lovers of poetry. A number of poems in this collection first appeared in literary publications like Little Fish, DoubleSpeak, Pena, Ley Lines, and Amaranth. 6 by 9 inches Cream Paperback




Some loves feel like the sea—vast, untamed, and always calling you back. beneath the shade of the talisay is a tender and deeply personal collection of poems about love, longing, and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of an island where the heart both finds and loses itself, these poems explore what it means to seek…


In the quiet moments of sipping coffee at a café, Wendell Glenn Cagape reflects on life’s imperfections, rawness and meaningful connections, the struggles and triumphs of youth and age, and the power of kindness. With a gentle yet profound voice, this book speaks to both the young and the old, exploring dreams, freedoms, the importance of education, and the wisdom of parenthood.Through the lens of everyday experiences, at the café under the sun invites readers on a transformative journey, urging them to embrace love, purpose, and the beauty of human connection. A celebration of life’s abundance, this book encourages readers to reflect, grow, and become better versions of themselves.


Ang mga tula ni Gerome ay simple—relate na relate kumbaga, ngunit may lalim, malakas ang tama, may mensahe ng pagkapagal, panghihi-nayang ngunit sa kalaunan naroon ang panawagan upang labanan ang mga pagsasamantala at mapagtagumpayan ang mga pagsubok. Maliit nga lamang ang mundo, ngunit walang hangganan ang mga salita. Si Allan Paul at Gerome ay tulad ng…


This is a collection of poems about my life and experiences as a foreign student in Japan from 2008 to 2011. It also included poems written out of nostalgia for Japan after returning to the Philippines. 5 by 7.5 inches | Cream Paperback


Long Season takes you on an intimate journey through the life of Euri Jaden Orogo. In this heartfelt and honest book, Jaden opens up about the ups and downs, the struggles, the triumphs, and the valuable lessons he’s learned along the way. With raw emotion and deep reflection, Long Season is not just his story—it’s…


poems that explicitly dive into the concerns of mother nature with implicit tones on the struggles women face 5 by 7.5 inches | Cream Paperback


Isang bagong puso ang magsisimulang mamulat sa larangan ng pag-ibig, kung saan makararamdaman ito ng kilig hanggang sa tuluyang mahulma ito sa totoong pag-ibig. Tulad ng ibang puso na nagmamahal, makakatagpo ito ng panibago. Panibagong puso na kalaunan ay kabiguan at sakit din naman pala ang idudulot. Ang pusong nasugatan, paano babangon mula sa pait…


Ang libro ng pagpapalaya. Sa pagsapit ng gabi, sa ilalim ng mga buwan. Ibubulong ng mga luha, isusulat ng mga tinta. Sa pagsikat ng araw, mga salita ay lalaya.


This special edition showcases the extraordinary talent of its authors, who have been honored with the prestigious Ukiyoto and Scribblory’s Parangal ng Gintong Pluma Award as Poet of the Year. This includes more poems and captivating illustrations.


This special edition showcases the extraordinary talent of its authors, who have been honored with the prestigious Ukiyoto and Scribblory’s Parangal ng Gintong Pluma Award as Poet of the Year. This includes more poems and captivating illustrations.


This special edition showcases the extraordinary talent of its authors, who have been honored with the prestigious Ukiyoto and Scribblory’s Parangal ng Gintong Pluma Award as Poet of the Year. This includes more poems and captivating illustrations.


Ang aklat na ito ay nagpapahayag ng mga hugot at huni na nagmumula sa kaibuturan ng damdamin. Hinuhulma ng may-akda ang madamdaming mga salita at hinahabi ang mga taludtod ng diwa upang malayang maipahayag ang saloobing ibig kumawala. Hayaang iduyan ang bawat isa sa saliw ng mga oyayi ng hugot at huni. Sa madamdaming paglalahad…


Ipinaaalala ng parnasong Bágnas na ang makatà ay naghahasà ng talím bago langhapín ang samyo ng hardín, bago salatín ang rabaw ng batis, bago dinggín ang sipol ng simoy, bago pagmasdán ang pagtiklóp ng makahiyâ, bago lasahan ang gubat sa mga prutas at gulay, bago pagyamanin ang mga pananim, at bago sugurin ang sinumang gagahis…


Since the dawn of time, humans have created sounds. Sounds that transformed into words, and words that transformed into sentences which then turned into songs, hymns, and poetry. Little do these humans know, their words have powers. Powers that can create and destroy life itself. They can create something beautiful, or something destructive. These words…


My Deaths and Rebirths: Poems from a Survivor is a collection of poems talking about hope, life and it’s challenges, and overcoming those. The poems included in this collection ranges from sorrowful to joyful, helpless to hopeful, and from grieving one’s death to celebrating life. Within 32 poems, the human feeling of losing and loving…


Shades of Blue is a collection of sad poems that encapsulates the excruciating experiences and observations of the author throughout her life. It is composed of carefully-curated words that will pinch the hearts of the readers and leave them aching like a wound that does not want to heal.


Explore the labyrinth of emotions and musings that intertwine love and poetry. Through a unique collection of poignant reflections and raw feelings, Jake delves into love’s intricate duality, capturing its beauty and complexities from a fresh perspective. This book will connect with those who have experienced the wonderful and challenging moments of love, offering a…


A relationship that’s always on the verge of breaking up. Breaking down making up only to fight and argue either way. That was the end… Now, it begs the question, What went wrong?


“We Fell In Love In Tumultuous Times” is a poetry collection. But make no mistake: this is a complete story from exposition to denouement. Each poem will invite you to a new chapter into a young man’s first relationship, detailing his live, love, and loss as he journeys through it, all in carefully and beautifully…


Ang “Choose Your Circles” ay koleksyon ng mga dagli, tula, at pagmumuni-muni tungkol sa pagkakaibigan at pagmamahal. Ito ay mag-uudyok sa iyong tanungin ang sarili ng mga tanong katulad ng: “Alin nga ba ang mas mahalaga: kaibigan o ka-ibigan?” at “Totoong kaibigan nga ba siya o nagkukunwari lang?” At sa araw-araw na pakikipaglaban sa mga…


Ode to Childhood, a collection of poems, drawing inspiration from the author’s experiences of childhood and parenthood. The verses aspire to inspire reflection for parents and parents-to-be, as guide for children, and offer solace to the inner child within us all. 5 by 7.5 inches | Cream Paperback


Ode to the Family, an exquisite collection of poems that pays homage to the unbreakable bonds we share with our loved ones. Each verse, a gentle reminder of the joy and resilience that family brings. 5 by 7.5 inches | Cream Paperback


In “Upcoming Love”, the pages are filled with more than just letters penned in free verse. Journeying through childhood memories and future dreams, the author unveils a transformation fueled by hope and faith. Each story shared becomes a beacon of inspiration for those seeking solace and genuine love in a world filled with endless possibilities.


“He who picks up the pen instead of the knife at a hollow midnight is a storyteller of life and death.” Things I Wrote Instead of Killing Myself confronts the grim reality of suicidal thoughts and the haunting face of Death. When the night is silent and anxiety is the only noise that keeps one…


Here lie the words from my local void. My poetry – a personal candle, a pocket-sized black hole, Something potentially pleasant in the midst of the dark and the wicked, Something warm and at the same time, dead. 6 x 6 inches | Cream Paperback


This book is dedicated to everyone who has experienced living through the COVID-19 pandemic that literally challenged and changed the whole world. This includes just about everybody, whether he or she is personally afflicted or has seen family members, relatives, friends, or people in the community or in the larger society. More so, when this happened,…


This book is dedicated to everyone who has experienced living through the COVID-19 pandemic that literally challenged and changed the whole world. This includes just about everybody, whether he or she is personally afflicted or has seen family members, relatives, friends, or people in the community or in the larger society. More so, when this happened,…


Paano moo palalawakin ang salitang mahal kita? Ang dalawang taludtod na tula ba ay sapat na? Baka ang tatlo, pwede na? Ngunit sa dami ng salitang maitutumbas sa salitang “mahal kita,” hindi naging sapat ang isang tula lamang. Paano ko ito maisusulat sa loob ng tatlong taludtod na tula, kung hindi mauubos ang mga salitang katumbas…


A poet’s love affair with words Is a gift A life unfolds gracefully With an orchestra of spoken ballads serenading Full of romance That will last for centuries A heartbreak That will bleed the soul Pierced like thorns Endless, carved in books to tell. Life with the Sunflowers is a collection of memories and springs…





whispers of pain, echoes of silent cries and heartaches “The heart— no matter how strong, resembles a delicate glass, vulnerable and prone to the slightest cracks. And no matter its resilience— the heart breaks even in silence.” And that’s okay well, they say— T.L. The Heart-Breaks: This poetry collection offers a heartfelt conversation with a…





whispers of pain, echoes of silent cries and heartaches “The heart— no matter how strong, resembles a delicate glass, vulnerable and prone to the slightest cracks. And no matter its resilience— the heart breaks even in silence.” And that’s okay well, they say— T.L. The Heart-Breaks: This poetry collection offers a heartfelt conversation with a…




Anotohlogy is a collection of Guada Tagalog’s art and poetry as she tried to make sense of her “Ano toh?” moments over the past ten years. With themes ranging from dark, fantasy, self-discovery, following one’s dreams, motherhood, and reflections about life, spirituality, and the Universe – there is truly something magickal waiting for your ever-evolving…


Far and long enough, You’ve been trudging far and long enough In the desert, in the heat Your insides, dry and brittle But you see the spring Bubbling and inviting Calling out to you Come and drink, end that longing thirst Come and drink Join me by the water And feel it flowing to your…


Para sa sa mga panahong ang mga puso’t isipan ay di matahimik, Para sa mga damdamin at diwa ay di mapanuto, Para sa mga panahong ang utak ay naggagala, Minsan, idinadaan na lamang sa mga akda, Ito ay koleksyon ng mga tula para magbigay ng boses sa mga damdaming di natin maisatinig at para magbigay…


Step into the heart’s labyrinth with ‘Musings of a Lovestruck Fool,’ a collection of poetry that dives into the nuances of queer love. Each verse is filled with adoration and vulnerability, painting a vivid portrait of a lovestruck soul. Pat Yusingco captures the ecstasy and enduring magic of love’s timeless journey. Embrace the enchanting emotions…




Quiet and deeply aspirational, this second collection by author R.C. Perez is an invitation to come face to face with our regrets, make amends with our past, and ‘lick our lips’ for every bit of days still left ahead. More than just a poetry book, it is an ode to the indomitable human spirit, a…


A collection of stories told through a poem written in Bisaya Lingo and in the perspective of two friends who thought what they were experiencing was real love: “Nagsugod kini isip duha ka mga estranghero nga sa ulahi nahimong managhigala ug naghunahuna nga kini mosangpot sa gugma.” Began as strangers who later became friends and…




God knows your heart; He will never run away. When you have no one, He’s the One who always stays. The sun will rise; God knows your pain. – God knows you’re in pain Soli Deo Gloria is a collection of personal poems that gently guides you through four stages—Hurting, Pruning, Healing, and Blooming—inviting…


Aster Approximations for a Time Misplaced is Dave Albo’s debut poetry collection containing poems both old and new, compiled and arranged to create something more than the sum of its parts. Each page is a passionate scattering of the author’s design—honest yet elaborate, messy yet deliberate, and unabashedly esoteric—all of which come together to speak of love,…


We have all been a critic of our own bodies. And if our bodies could speak, there would be a lot of stories to tell. Body Parts is a collection of poems and prose that explores body image, womanhood, the struggling and the loving of one’s body. Divided into three sections: The Struggling, The Loving…


This collection of poetry is an ode to the human body while lying down. There are poems inspired or despaired by the sight of it, with or without life. Others are perceptions and imaginations uttered in the first person while assuming this particular position – voluntarily or otherwise. It is about the body lying down…


In this realm of wonder, lived a boy named Serendipity whose heart was filled with constant curiosity. He explored every corner of his Paracosm with glee. Diving into the depths, he found treasures aplenty. One day, as he wandered through a forest of green. He stumbled upon an old book, tattered and unseen. Its pages…


Araw-araw laging ikaw Ikaw lang sa bawat araw. Panulat ang siyang aking kakampi, Tulaa tbp ang magiging buhay ng saksi.


In Kit Lora’s poetry collection, the narrative unfolds as a tale of experiencing love’s various stages: from the exhilarating highs of victory to the heart-wrenching lows of loss, from the overwhelming fear to the courageous determination to overcome obstacles in the name of love. Through carefully chosen words, Lora adeptly portrays the indescribable emotions that…


So when the high faded, I could not pretend that I got lost when I reached the end My Songs at Sunset is a collection of poetry that evokes the feeling of walking home with a friend or two, when events of the day are talked about just as the final rays of sunlight disappear….


The back of beyond traditionally means someplace far and inaccessible, and this book originated from exactly there. Written within the span of fifteen whirlwind years, “The Back of Beyond” is a collection of poems, short stories, novellas, and photographs which illustrate humanly intimate or detached facets of the struggling, the inspired, and the unorthodox.


I let my fingers speak for me, and let words define my deepest hidden emotions . . . How many more pieces to write, just to express these sentiments that I kept for more than a thousand days?


Sa panahong ako’y nalulumbay Panulat lamang ang naging kaagapay Sa pagsusulat ay walang humpay Mailabas lamang ang mga hinanakit sa buhay. Mga tula, dagli at maiikling kuwentong nagmula sa iba’t ibang damdamin, isinulat at binigyang-buhay sa bawat pahina upang maisalaysay sa pamamagitan ng malikhaing katha NA NAGMULA SA PUSO. = Book details: 5×8 inches Matte…


Our lives are a montage of different vivid experiences, flashing splendidly like a creative motion picture. Every clip and sequence depicts an event—be it highly ecstatic or deeply chaotic—that is undeniably significant. The montage continuously plays, until every experience settles in organized portions and locations of our dynamic cognition. Time passes by, and the montage…


Here is a heart Worn out and exhausted and almost rotten By the non-stop assault of your memories – But yes. 4 feet and 11 inches, Goddess This is all that is left that I possess, And I offered all these to you. Wayne Angelo Castillo currently works at the Cultural Center of the Philippines….


All the Broken Bloom by September Stardust is a collection of poems guided by self-love and affirmation. It’s for people who are feeling held back, broken, or uncertain about the greatness within them and before them. It’s for those on a journey of hope and healing. It’s for anyone who needs a nudge to bloom through whatever is in their way….


The Dark is Waiting to Sing is the first ever book anthology of “The Filipino Writers”. It encompasses the different styles and poetic voices of each contributor, with themes ranging from the soft hush of whispered love poems to the raging angst of depression penned with darkened indigo lines, making this an emotive compilation of…


If I pick up pieces of myself one by one, day by day When will I be able to get them all? Am I a broken glass? A vase? A machine that needs all the parts to function? When will I function? Why do I always dive into an abyss of uncertainty?


Sa bawat pagtahak ng mga paa, naroon ang lubak na daang nilalakaran. Kung saan maraming pasakit at dusa. Kawalan ng pag-asa na maaaring hindi makita. Si Rojo Boy Gamino, dalawampu’t siyam taong gulang, nangangarap siyang maging matagumpay sa larangan ng pagsusulat. Kaya’t patuloy siyang kumakatha upang malinng ang kanyang kakayahan at makapagbahagi na rin siya…


Lumipas na ang unos— ang tila walang katapusang lungkot, ang walang direksyong paglalakbay, ang walang kasiguraduhang paghihintay.


drawing a deep breathe, you let it all out. a faint sound echoed in the caves of your ears, turning itself into a ringing. 31 Sighs of January accounts a poetic introspection of what it’s like to be a flawed and complex human being. It dips into the stream of the author’s consciousness— but through…