R. K.

On The Surface

When the current gets strong and the deep blue becomes overwhelming to dive into, it pays a lot to know when and how to reach for the surface. When life gets challenging, drowning you with its chaotic dark side, it helps to reach for the light above your head. There may be so much toContinue reading “On The Surface”

Patience Talk

Young people think of patience as having the ability to sit pretty and wait. Like when you’re waiting for a friend at a meeting place. Or trying your best to listen to your little sister as she babbles all day. Or maybe waiting for a class to end. That’s what I thought about it beforeContinue reading “Patience Talk”

Never Zero

I remember my first experience of feeling alone in what was supposed to be a fellowship. Sadness is what I first felt when I realized that nobody was going to attend the fellowship we’ve set up for the youth of our campus. I saw that most of them were online that’s why I expected forContinue reading “Never Zero”

Insomiac

Funny how I advise people to sleep earlyWhen I can’t even put my mind at restIt’s foolish how I hope to be more healthyWhen my sleep cycle’s a mess Maybe it’s the thoughts that keep me awakeOr just the chilly breeze of the nightIs it the scenarios that I’m trying to makeOr the debates inContinue reading “Insomiac”

Give Me Your Smile

If ever you catch me feeling downIn sorrow, in tearsOr when I’m excited for my birthdayAnd you don’t know what present to pickJust show your faceAnd give me your smile It’s enough. It’ll do.

Favs & Hates

In life, there are several things that I like and a few that I distaste. And there are those that I have a love-hate relationship with. Water is something that I love. Be it the liquid that I drink or perhaps that pool that I often think about in this summer heat. I also likeContinue reading “Favs & Hates”

When Tears Fall

Ever noticed that uneasy feeling when something or someone triggers your deepest fear, pain, regret or disappointment? How you try your hardest to shake it off as you put up a façade? Pretending. Fooling no one but yourself. I know it well. Especially when the mask I’ve put up gets too heavy to bear. ThenContinue reading “When Tears Fall”

White Blob of Paint

We’re all a blob of white paint on a blank palettePale and untouchedBut with the dip of a new colorWe are transformed to a new wonder A hint of red will turn us pinkBlushed and sweet to seeAdd some more to get a passionate hueToo much will stir anger in you If cherry is notContinue reading “White Blob of Paint”

Crush Mo Nga, Crush Ka Ba

Required na ba ngayon na i-crushback ni crush? Mapayapa akong nagbabasa ng mga posts na nasa Facebook newsfeed ko nang may nakita akong shared post mula sa isang kaibigan. “Ay demanding friend!”, ang unang sumagi sa isipan ko. Pero naalala ko na ganito rin ako noong elementary. May naging crush kasi ako noon for fourContinue reading “Crush Mo Nga, Crush Ka Ba”

Relax

Beaches hold a special place in my adventurous heart. I’ve always loved the feeling of sand beneath my feet. Always have admired what the dunes look like on sunrise and sunsets. Always have enjoyed the teasing waves by the shore. I remember how much I enjoyed playing in the sand when I was younger. ItContinue reading “Relax”