vincere Christos pherein
I used to call you every day
the one always reaching out
I wished for you to be my confidante
even when it felt like you couldn’t reciprocate
Author: Ma. Elena Yusay
Ma. Elena Yusay is a poet based in Metro Manila, Philippines. Her first published poem, entitled "Kitchen Queen's December", is featured in Scribblory's digital magazine - Memento (Vol. 3, Issue 10). She is also an online English tutor for an e-learning platform.
A Hermit’s Encounter with a Prince of Coffee
I followed the trail of chocolate and cherry notes,
without knowing where it would take me.
What lay ahead at the end of this path?I remember being called slow
Slow… a word that defined me,
that continues to haunt my being.
Slow… a word ingrained in every shard
of my psyche and my body.Red Glitter Glue
Fiery seas await his corrupted soul…
for twisted actions against weeping maidens;
for atrocities in broad daylight.To Mr. Weight Requirement
The laugh you made was so unforgettable;
It reminded me of the inaccessible skinny privilege.
My Bucket Hat
She, that’s right,
my bucket hat is a “she,”
her unwavering loyalty lets me
use her shield for my crown chakra.The Voice of Discord
She sings lullabies of wrath,
Cannot escape her whispers,
Revenge, tainting all, do it now,
Raging hellfires everywhere.
