And for the nth time I bend back my head Laughing at the absurdity of it all I realized what a little piece of heaven …
Free by Karen Manabat
I was magic; A burning kerchief turned into new fabric, A white dove that flew away from a magician’s trick
Maybe by Karen Manabat
Maybe in another life we were there Waking to a new sunshine Looking up at a different set of stars Just you and me Maybe …
Destructive by Karen Manabat
I looked at my hands Wondering, asking Was my grip not strong enough Or was it too tight You were like drops of rain Too …
Your Eyes by Karen Manabat
Your eyes are games They trick anyone Make me believe In false promises They are wonders Of a future lived A chance taken And happened-dreams …
No More by Karen Manabat
You should’ve talked to me That one time I needed you to When you could’ve told me anything And I’d have listened anyway It might …
Hidden Paints by Karen Manabat
“White,” you said. “Let’s paint it white.” Is it white then?, I wonder The color to describe that night; Calm seventeenth of October. ‘I remember,’ …
Abandoned by Karen Manabat
Tell them I was the perfect storm; I came strong and uninvited. Tell them you hid from my rain, And prayed for me to be …