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SWORDID WORDS

HAIKUs: by: Klinelle Ursua

1. BIRDS THAT TWEET Words come from the mouth

by: Klinelle Ursua Is wrapped in numerous thoughts,

False tale, heart crumples.

I hear you clearly

You chirp, and tweets soothingly POEM (AFRO-ASIAN STYLE):

Oh dear, so lovely.

1. I AM MY SKIN COLOR

2. GIFT OF GOD by: Klinelle Ursua

by: Klinelle Ursua

Philippines, the land where sun kisses the skin,

Life has been so good. I am that skin— may it be dark or light from within.

sigh...I will fight 'til I could. A child was born— I am that kid.

I'll sleep now, good night. A dark color flows in my veins,

It is from my parents' reigns.

3. TRUE COLORS

by: Klinelle Ursua I may be mix of like an African and Asian color,

But I am proud of who I am because I am the fruit of my mom's lover.

Flock your wings and fly. It is time to break the prejudice that lowers the Morenos and the Morenas self-esteem.

To spread your wings is our aim. Our unique features should shine,

Show yourself to them. Don't let them define us, for we are the divine.

TANKAs: In a wide garden full of different flowers

Notice one sunflower placed in the middle.

1. VEILED VULNERABILITY He brings light because he is unique to everyone.

by: Klinelle Ursua Filipinos grow for they were watered with experiences,

Can we all just appreciate our own existences?

Cautiously, I walk

Striking so hard to be brave Let harmony reigns.

Oh, they've seen my fear. So unity begins.

Eyes were closed by dark glasses. In the mosaic of Filipino cultures, we define.

My tears have fallen. We deserve to shine.

Filipinos' beauty, in the colour spectrum,

No one can end our strong momentum.

2. WINDS WHISPER

by: Klinelle Ursua Let's join hands, break color's grip,

Embrace each other, let prejudice slip.

Wind blows on my face,

makes my eyes squint a little.

It's kissing my lips. 2. CHOOSE THE PHILIPPINES

Goosebumps running through my skin. by: Klinelle Ursua

It is pushing me along.

Philippines is a diverse country.

SENRYU: Rich in natural resources and

Famous for beautiful tourist destinations like beaches and many others.
It is no doubt considered one of the most beautiful countries in Southeast Asia.

Living in the Philippines feels like paradise.

Because of the Filipinos smile and warmth, welcome.

When you're at the beach,

the sound of waves makes you feel at peace.

Philippines is a home of excellent singers,

Karaoke makes Filipinos sing their hearts out.

Once you came, you should be challenged to sing.

It is part of welcoming and serves as bonding.

Have you tried Balut?

It is just one of the Filipino foods they can offer.

Filipinos have letchon, adobo, kare-kare, and others.

Let's dive into the Philippines, where everything feels like it is your first.

Philippines never fails to show the world their uniqueness.

These facts last a lifetime because of oneness.

This identity sparkles the world and remains solid,

It will never be break for they are bold and vivid.