Morning Sunshine

morning sunshine—
three blossoming Sampaguitas
at the waterfront

(based on the picture posted by SunflowR at my.akeanon.com for Mils' birthday, Nov. 27, 2006)

La Paz Batsoy

simmering
La Paz Batsoy--
quivering grandfather

For A Moment

for a moment
Filipinos are one--
Pacquiao floors Morales

Moonset

moonset--
a firefly rests
on my shoulder

Moonset

moonset--
the fireflies
pierce the darkness

Lanterns

lanterns at the windows--
pomelos hanging
on the street

Pinatumba Si Morales

makarong nagdaog si Pacquiao
indi eon baea mageupok
ro baril ni Mayor?

Rang Aguniyas

Nobembre--
ginbagting nanda
rang aguniyas

Nanga Bridge

Philippine life
in the unrepaired
Nanga Bridge

From Baby Powder

from baby powder
to men's perfume
the massage attendant

Dousing Water

moonshine--
dousing water
on our fire

Our Full Moon

through the rooftop hole,
Bing and I create
our full moon

Inay, Ham-at Gadueotdutan

Inay,
ham-at gadueotdutan
ro mga hilamon sa atong kurae?