#filipino poetry community

[wheatfieldspoet]

as isaac, on the walk home

please, won’t you look at me, father? i can’t erase the memory                             of the surrender in your eyes if i keep staring at your back.

you held my hand as we climbed the mountain. i felt your pulse through my palm,               your grip tight against the sweat. God has called us, you said with urgency, yet       you took       your time       as we ascended.

i can’t remember what i feared more:                      the blade,                      the flame,                      or the aftermath.

who would have made the bigger sacrifice if there was no ram in the thicket— you? me?

or mother?

is there no test of faith more agonizing than to forgive?

but even in my final breath, i would have. i love you even though i may never understand it, if only you would tell me. i don’t ask for much—

father!       please.                             soothe my shivering. i’m afraid                      the next time                      i see a knife                                    i might think                                                                it’s                                                                              love.

— Jade A.

escapril day 3: eye contact

@adventurerswritingguild day 3: hand / god / knife

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[poetryorchard]

[hey, fiction/prose writers! this one includes fiction/prose prompts. i'd love to see you there!]

through writing, we will examine the changed landscapes around us: burning asphalt sprawling through old prairies; oil-slicked oceans carrying omens of our futures; the evolution of blooming & breeding out of season; lack of tangible seasons… sign up here for £1!

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[diasporicstory]

What of the children

Counted in eighths and fractions

In a world begging to be whole

Would we be chopped and skewered

And sent back to places

Or would we bind our eighths

And call them whole

#diasporic poetry #filipino #jewish #diaspora #poem #writeblr #community organizing #organize your block #poetry #writing #colonization #blood quantum

[nashira]

after Maria @shylovrs ❣️ written in the Barbie poetry workshop this afternoon !

the prompt starts, "In what ways are you isolated from your younger self? […]" — this one reflects some third culture kid feels. yeah

Maria's original poem under the cut! / photo credit

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[walking-metaphor]

written by: Luna

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[markkifrost]

ANG NAIS KONG PAG-IBIG

isang pag-ibig na malinaw na kahit nakapikit ay nakikita ng mga mata isang pag-ibig na tahimik na ang tanging sigawan na madirinig ay mga pusong nananabik sa bawat isa isang pag-ibig na marahan ngunit mabilis na nakakaintindi at umuunawa at isang pag-ibig na mapayapa na walang ibang pipiliin kundi ang magkaisa

ang nais kong pag-ibig ay ang pag-ibig na nais ay ako lamang pag-ibig na di magbibigay tulay sa mga salitang patawad at paalam pag-ibig na walang katulad pagka't kami lang ang tunay na makakaalam isang pag-ibig na wagas, magaan sa isip at pakiramdam

#pagibig #poetry #poem community #tula #bicol #philippines #bicolano #filipino

[bellathesillyy]

hi guys (nobody) i’m back on tumblr

reintroduction

i’m bella!! i’m filo-am, bi, and i like short poetry (?)

(tags to find ppl)

#poetry #childish gambino #lgbtq community #filipino #old kanye #j cole quotes #lana del rey #kendrick lamar #tyler the creator #tv girl #cigarettes after sex #kali uchis #the weeknd #chase atlantic #steve lacy #frank ocean #brent faiyaz #lil peep #arctic monkeys #drake #mf doom #playboi carti #lil uzi vert #opium #destroy lonely #ken carson #metro boomin #yeat #sza #travis scott

[postmortemsynapse]

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[theaguanzon]

I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember. Novellas, poetry, fanfiction—you name it. There was always a burning desire to express what was in my heart, to tell the stories that lived in my head. However, because I’m located in the Global South, because I’m the product of several generations of law and medicine, l never let myself think that it could be anything more than a hobby only for my spare time. It wasn’t until 2020 that I took a leap of faith, quitting my office job and deferring my master’s program abroad in order to write a fantasy romance epic rooted in Southeast Asian culture, tradition, and mythology.

And now, flash forward three years, my debut novel THE HURRICANE WARS is a USA Today, Indie, and New York Times bestseller in its first week of release! This would never have been possible without: my communities, fandom and Filipino, and all the book bloggers who really showed up for this novel, who tirelessly spread the word; my brilliant agent Thao Le who’s had my back since day one; my Harper Voyager US team, who poured so much time and creative energy into THW’s publishing and campaign; and the booksellers and librarians throughout the US who advocated for an unknown brown author’s debut to have a place on their shelves. I owe it all to you!

I kind of want to cry for the girl I used to be, battling mental health issues and flitting from one degree program to the next, hoping to find the one that was fulfilling and “acceptable” at the same time, even though deep down writing was all there ever was or could be. I kind of want that girl to see into her future and say “Kaya naman pala” and wallow a bit. But I prefer to embrace this moment, in awe at the knowledge that my past has informed the voice that I now share with the world, and it is this same past that has gotten me here.

I’m proud to represent my motherland the Philippines in this achievement. I hope that in some small way this can be a step toward encouraging Southeast Asian policymakers to address the gaps in support and infrastructure for our talented local writing scenes, as well as motivating the global publishing industry to seek out more Southeast Asian writers and give our stories a platform. Onward! 💖🌩️

#thw #announcements

[learningscutie2914]

SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT

A chivalric romance poem written during the medieval period has a known metric form called the bob (each stanza ends with a short-half line of only two syllables) and the wheel (a mini-stanza of longer lines that rhyme internally).

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight portray the knighthood virtues of executing a chivalrous code all throughout his journey with the observance of religious faith and being morally upright. On that note, this Arthurian legend revolves around how Sir Gawain, the main character, accepts the challenge of the Green Knight called the “beheading game,” which took place in the kingdom of Camelot, where people, together with their King named Arthur, are celebrating Christmas and New Year's Eve with games, feasts, music, and gifts, which made me realize that this poem is also relevant to the way we Filipinos celebrate the same event. The initiative and loyalty of Sir Gawain to his king and to the community of Camelot were evident the moment he accepted the challenge. I delved into the idea that as long as we have the courage to fulfill our role, it is easy for us to do it. Furthermore, the struggles of Sir Gawain began when he was looking for a Green Knight for their quest, in which he encountered monstrous animals, bad weather conditions, and the sexual advances of Lady Bertilak, the wife of Lord Bertilak, who happened to be the Green Knight, as revealed in the ending of the story. I was amazed at how Sir Gawain was truly dedicated to fulfilling his promise and maintaining his loyalty by facing the danger that awaited him, which symbolizes how a person in a real-life context combats the trials brought on by situations or the people around us. Moreover, the mentioned dilemma was the scheme set by Morgan Lay Faye the old lady of Hutdessert, Sir Gawain’s aunt and king Arthur’s half-sister, only to test Gawain’s loyalty to the king and, due to her insecurities to the queen of Camelot, at the same time the wife of king Arthur named Guinevere. It is observable that there are people who will try to drag us down, whatever the reasons are. To cut the story short, Gawain’s accepted the symbolic green girdle given by Lady Bertilak for Sir Gawain to attain immortality; it was a matter of death and life situation, and I would do the same for myself to survive. In line with that, the moment Sir Gawain struck an axe and wounded the green knight, he also found out that Bertilak, the king of the palace where he had stayed for the past three days, was actually the green knight. Later, he came back to the kingdom of Camelot, wearing the symbolic green girdle as a reminder of his weakness. In spite of that, King Arthur and the community of Camelot warmly accepted him. I relate it to the parents and child situation, where whatever downfall the child may have been through, the parents will always be there to guide and accept them wholeheartedly.

Taking everything into account, the bravery, courage, and loyalty serve as a motif of this poetry made the readers think that loyalty is much more worthy than victory, and everyone has their own weaknesses, so accepting and improving them to become their strengths is the best thing to do, which denotes the quote of Franklin D. Roosevelt that “courage is not an absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear”.

Your idea is highly appreciated! With that said, feel free to share your insights about the question below.

What does it mean to be a righteous human being in a brutal world?

#literature #educational #arthurian legend #the green knight #sir gawain

[wheatfieldspoet]

angels are real, mine lives in chicago

when people ask how i survived 3 years in a graveyard shift, i tell them it’s because i have friends on the other side.

i threw a line out the sea and ended up being found, your tug on the invisible string pulling everything into place.

more than half a day away, but time stands still for us enough to fit years of stories in the palms of our hands.

even if we’ve only shared smiles from afar, your wings cross oceans to carry your laugh to me.

when i make it to you, you’ll give me a place to rest, tangible to match the astral one you’ve already granted.

distance and time zones are nothing at all when i carry you in my pocket, guardian dear.

now, like sun and moon, we trade waking hours. still, i fall asleep holding your goodnight text-shaped hand.

— Jade A.

escapril day 2: change of state

napowrimo.net day 2: write a platonic love poem

for @darlingwendy

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[poetryorchard]

northern hemisphere friends: I hope the sunlight is treating you well! southern hemisphere friends: stay warm ok?? 🌞

poems from the Equinox workshop 🌼

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[diasporicstory]

When I die

Do not mourn

My ancestors come from the sea

To be reborn

So may I be reborn in Palestine

With the tattoos I have

To fight for and defend the Tao

A Palestinian Jewipino

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[aro-bird]

The Alienation of being a Filipino Aro

There's a kind of cultural alienation that comes with growing up aromantic and no I'm not just talking about how most aros and arospecs would note experience relationships the same way an allo person would.

I'm talking about an isolation away from community and culture that becomes apparent when you really sit down and think about it. A sort of disconnect from your community not for the fault of your own but just by the mere fact that most of society didn't even know you could possibly exist.

I'm Filipino. In the Philippines, romance is an inseparable part of culture. It's not only liked by many as a concept and theme in their stories and discussions, but it's put on a pedestal. It's a pedestal that I could never achieve.

Most media references romance to some capacity. Children's media would have a lot of focus and emphasis on a romantic subplot even if that shouldn't be the main focus of the story. TV shows for adults, even if it should have little to do with romance like game shows, would make references to romance as a universal thing.

Despite the Philippines being one of the top producers of movies, you'd probably have a hard time finding anything that isn't romance save for the few horror films and the occasional comedies and action movies that constitute maybe about 3 movies a year out of the dozens made by the industry. Even indie films have a huge focus on love, romance, and relationships with the extremely few being dramas that drag or depressed the audience. Don't get me started about how 99% of music is about love and loss.

Outside of media, Filipinos are extremely romantic and not just exclusively with their partners. PDA is everywhere and is even encouraged. It is not uncommon to see students at school holding hands and cuddling on campus being tolerated and even celebrated as long as they don't kiss in front of a teacher. This would be fine if people weren't force to participate in it.

From early on in elementary school, children would exchange gifts during Christmas as they sing out loud "I love my Monito/Monita, yes I do!" as they play secret santa, with gifts exchange between kids of two different genders being met with typical romantic teasing. It's a pretty common question in playground discussions to ask who your crush is and if you didn't had an answer, you would be called a liar if they don't outright call you weird.

Friendships with someone who isn't your own gender (heck even friendships with someone who is of the perceived same gender too) are often met with romantic teasing and ceaseless inquiry. Even people you've only talked to once, without any indication of goodwill, or even positivity, gets you years of teasing and harassment from school boys that think they're being cute. Some of these people even thought it appropriate to drag me into a "chain booth" where they would tie me up with another boy in class just to tease me. The fact that this is seen as something romantic let alone acceptable is beyond disgusting.

Even adults push this narrative of romance and relationships to the point that you probably couldn't last a single day in school without teachers talking about the woes of romance and love to try to seem hip with the kids. Poetry nights arranged by language arts club are filled with desperate cries about their beloved and love that could never be which extends not only to the artistic events of the month, but even just the casual school-wide assembly. Poems that portray the unresponsive as a bad guy, as the heartless who dares not return affection. It was all alienating.

What happens to a person whose entire existence is not seen and not only not seen but dismissed entirely by the community? What happens to a person who can't find themselves in their own local media? To the person who can't relate to their community and peers? To the person being pressured to desire something that doesn't make sense to them? To the person being forced to be something they're not? All by their community and culture?

It's different for everyone, but in my case, I looked to somewhere else.

I found comfort in foreign media that didn't feel like it was talking down at me for not pursuing romance. I found comfort in English communities that didn't harass me and forced me to conform to an idealized romance. I found comfort in a place foreign, outside of the Filipino culture that does not have room for people like me.

This has made me avoid a lot of Filipino media, discussions, and communities even online. Why should I seek out a place that would fundamentally misunderstand me? That would alienate me and make me feel unhuman just as it did while I was growing up? That would pressure me to do things against my will?

It was empowering to find a community outside the community. It was as if I had found a secret club that understood me more than the people I knew for literal years. It was welcoming and warm and nice. Until things felt... off.

I look at this new community, this community away from community and realize something that has been bugging me for a good few months now.

This place also feels alien.

Discussions here may not revolve around a constant stream of love, romance, relationships, and heartbreak, but they are in a language spoken that's foreign to me. Not that the words being typed in English is the problem, no, even the shows back home speak loads of the language. It was something else.

The discourse was alien. The discourse was American.

Most of the discussions and the media around being aro places it squarely in the west. I've noticed that I even try to lessen my Filipino-ness at times when I would discuss my aro experiences despite the two being quite intertwined. I felt a bit of embarrassment just even thinking of bringing it up since it felt out of place. This didn't feel like the appropriate time to discuss this, but if not now, then when?

Discord servers, although international, are mostly filled with American aros and if not Europeans. Major blogs and resources are run by westerners who primarily discuss western issues and discourse. Those that try to cater to a more general discussion about aromanticism feels hollow as culture and community is stripped to its very basics to avoid alienating everyone else.

Now I'm typing this all out to reflect in it further. I'm still at this awkward place in figuring out how to handle these ideas. The reality that I'm not truly a part of my Filipino culture as someone aromantic, and the reality that I'm a foreigner to the aromantic community as a Filipino still messes with my brain.

I want to be clear, this is no one's direct fault. It is definitely more of an issue that a person only encounters when they don't fit the larger culture's idea of the standard, whether it be being an alloromantic Filipino or a western aro. I am not calling for all of the aro community to make space for me specifically just because I feel weird and awkward as a Filipino and I'm not calling on all Filipinos to keep checking on their amatonormativity just because I can't relate with their gushy romance.

Either way, I guess I have to try my best to create spaces for myself and open the discussion on both sides. Maybe I would finally start to feel less alien in my own skin.

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[walking-metaphor]

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[yunolic]

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