Miriam’s Breakfast

Former Senator Miriam Santiago is a fierce brain and funny wit combo. She said she eats death threats for breakfast, and announced her cancer with humor and class. — ©2016 Rosemawrites@A Reading Writer. All Rights Reserved. Photo credit: Facebook Note: Miriam Palma Defensor Santiago is a Filipino politician, notable for having served in all three branches of the…

The Cabin’s Smell

Proudly dressed in scarlet, these trees will soon be naked once the chilling winter defeats the bloody fall. So before snow blankets the roads, I have to run and run with all my might to lose more weight. I’ve been running for 30 minutes already when the sweet smell of creamy pumpkin soup wafted through…

Word-High July: Balintataw

Balintataw With my clear eyes I saw how she lit up when you gave her the bouquet. And how she swiftly turned white when you said, you got the wrong girl. — ©2016 Rosemawrites@A Reading Writer Photo credit: BuzzFeed, Unsplash In response to Word-High July: 30 Beautiful Filipino Words: Day 14 –Balintataw.  

Logorrhea: A Senryu

You confess your love then swiftly you take it back, tell me, are you drunk? — 03.18.2016 ©2016 Rosemawrites@A Reading Writer. All Rights Reserved. Photo credit: Unsplash