snippets from The Encounter Letter to a dead lover a collection of pieces inspired by the works of the authors
Onwards to where the horizon meets the sea A place where you feel imprisoned but free Ballad of the Iron coffin, Angelo Pineda Everyone took steps and was divided by a billion paths, proved their strength and twisted faith. Fate in a Billion Ways, Mark John Priolo I don’t want to see you anymore— but when I passed through some familiar places, I found myself being hopeful Ghost, Jasele Mae Priolo I was painting a canvas; one requires red paint and yellow. Canvas, Junelle Jane Bajala the order and chaos of such emotions; running of scintillating imaginations, Ephemeral, Neil Carlo Vallega It gave me the light so I can see the world much better than I do before; It gave me warmth during the coolness of the night The Sun, Santijmlo Observe the golden rays glow From the magnificence of the rising morning sun A moment with Nature, Allen Tordesillas Blazing from the winter`s breathe, it begins to bloom tranquil underneath. Cosmos, Gelli C. Tanilon The sun guides me where the east goes When I take the trail to the west. I’ll keep walking this road For my weary feet to follow. If I ever get lost, Paul Ivan Quezon
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