Missed
Missed is an essay written and shared by Mira Dizon to The Ugly Writers under the theme Love for the month of May. Missed Saying the word “I miss you” isn’t a sufficient thing. I would like to…
Digmaan
Hindi sila mga kabalyero na nakasakay sa kani- kanilang kabayo
Wala silang hawak na bala
Wala silang hawak na pana, espada at ano pang sandata
Walang Gana
Oo, nakakapagod na ang makipabuno sa takbo ng buhay ngayon. Minsan ay naisip mo na rin na sana ay maglaho ka nalang na parang bula upang matapos na ang lahat. Lahat ng nararanasan mong pagkabagot, paghihirap at pagka antala sa iyong buhay.
Shattering Apparent Similarity
There is so much more that our so-called instruments cannot detect. Even radio signals were first detected not too long ago, JC Bose being a pioneer in sending them artificially
See Through the End
Change is constant, nothing's permanent. What's important is that we must know how to cope in these trying times. The ending does not necessarily mean we're doomed. Let's all get through the darkness until we see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Primitive intelligence
Why does an offspring cry? Because it has needs. And those needs need to be fulfilled. The said offspring does not know the ways of the world like its parents do.
Humans, why they should love themselves and time
Self-love is long-lasting; loving oneself in spite of all your imperfections and quirks allows you to stay immune to these ego-feeding schemes that exist today. Protect yourself, at all costs from these schemes, love yourself, and don't allow anyone's judgment to make you love yourself any lesser.
Stay
Why do I feel so emotionally invested when I see or hear your name.
Why does sadness creep into me whenever I think of you.
Why does happiness seep through me each time your face appears on my memory.
Chronophobia
Chronophobia I never thought that future can be this scary For every step I take, every decision we make the future will hand us either an award or punishment. I am scared of several things, such as being left…
Beauty behind your scar
To everyone, who's struggling from overcoming these circumstances of life, I wish you see the good in it as I see it now.
Death and all his friends
In the state of nothingness, where were you, and where was I ? There were no crying babies there, were they?
An open letter
I am indeed a different person now, I can say that I've been stronger, braver and wiser. Well, no not stronger, to tell you honestly, I am still longing for your presence.