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Born of the Earth

We were all once born of the earth— keeper of her breath, kin to root and river, to feather and fur, to the anito, the diwata, and the taw’t talun, spirits...
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Song of Nothing

Sunday blessed peace from nothing— and nothing was a woman reduced to a child's love running after drunken anger letting go of nothing, again nothing— nothing was napping in...
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Pablo Tariman Spotted at Gourmet Gypsy Café

come to me in the high notes of an oboe amidst the din of a cafe turned concert venue for in your hands & vision every place can...
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The Bliss of Old Socks

I toss brand new socks back and rifle through drawers for solace and kindness The old ones surrender and smile at me the garters have given up...
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Risen

All that I've got is a sinful heart I am offering. What is it for a cloak in you that I wanted to be clothed in? Blessing...
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While I Still Can

Let me, please I beg of you Let me catch the whiff of fresh air Against my cheeks The first ray of sunshine As new day breaks As it kisses...
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On Womanhood

Being a woman is thrust upon you. You walk under stars and suddenly casually, make a fist in your pocket and hold your key—like a weapon. It is keen awareness of fabric...
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Birder

In celebration of the October 4 feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of the environment and all of God's creatures. Eyes follow the...
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Shadows of Togetherness

In every harbor, salt clings to skin, and mothers’ songs drift into dawn, soft as mango fuzz, warm as a sun-stroked shoulder. Markets breathe with spice and voices, stretching...
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The Gardener

Flowers grew in the cracks of the gardener’s calloused hands as she glanced at the garden she cultivates She never wanted to disrupt their growth, yet they need...
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