Mistake

by roar

At times, 
we just have to accept 
that we once made 
a mistake.

Once we elected a leader
unbecoming of a leader
a supposed statesman
who forgot to become a human.

May 2016
unparalleled statistic
But killing spree
Also an unparalleled statistic

Promises promised
but cusses cussed
and curses cursed.

Playing god
and acting god?
I can only pray 
to the true God.

Once the Filipino people 
made a mistake.
Sadly, the mistake continues...

Hope in the Face of Fear

by Rowel Allan A. Rocaberte

written during our first recollection at the 

Mary Help of Christians Theology Seminary

My first step through the towering gate

Left foot ahead of the right

Questioning the forehead’s wrinkle

Proceeded like an armored knight.

                The gradient combination of orange and crimson

                Five sunsets seem to rise above the ocean

                So still and silent and splendid

                Darkness, the Taborean face shun.

Lights out and I was now alone

No room for desolation for tittles flicker

Stars shine and planes sprint above

All gloom is gone and loneliness and winter.

                Two fires from left and right produce wonder

                One fire of hope in my room’s ceiling

                While casting of my troubles

                A string of beads, day’s door closing.