SENTIENCE_2ND_EDITION

51/PHILIA For those who stayed BY EDMAR DELOS SANTOs I thought I had a lot of friends, but I realized many were only colleagues, class- mates, and strangers. Upon reflecting, only a few stayed, and I can count them on my fingers. For those who stayed, I am grateful I still have you. Thanks for lending your ears to my problems and being beside me in times of uncertainty. I may not be the richest or famous friend you have, but I appreciate all of you for staying. You do not look down on me when I have nothing to offer, but you are satisfied with my loyalty and love. Withal, let us celebrate our friendship, as you stay when I do not have anything.

52/PHILIA Friendships Under the Starry Night Graziel Mae Ramat PAOLA JOY

Campfire, coffees, mallows, and cold feet; 53/PHILIA Singing and laughter that warm my cheeks— These are the moments I enjoy the most, With you, my friends, whom I feel belong to most. I thank my lucky stars that I have found you And stayed with me in everything that I went through: The darkest of nights, The sunniest of the days— When everything seems like a haze, You held my hand and I never fazed; In everything the universe will decide, I can face them with you by my side.

54/PHILIA ANTHONY JOSEPH

55/PHILIA Grateful I Am BY MARIA ANNA JESSICA A. ROSQUETA Grateful I am to the friends, Grateful I am to the foes I made, Who gave me so much laughter and joy, God wash your opinions of me, Though our days have waned and dwindled, But you made me strong and steady, I have never laughed to my satisfaction, Helping me discover, When I was with you. I have more horizons to uncover. Grateful I am to the people, Grateful I am to the world, Who stayed with me ‘till today, For allowing me, I don’t know how I would have survived, To find my place, The times I fell out of grace, To grow to the person, Without your willing ears to listen. I am today and will be.

56/PHILIA I am still your friend by Edmar Delos Santos ANTHONY JOSEPH

57/PHILIA We both know that she is my cup of tea, You made me realize my worth But I noticed she was your love at first sight. and showed me there are still many. I can tell as there was a spark in your eyes, When we met her in the hallway. As time went by and moved on, I saw the spark in both of your eyes. You told me to win her heart, Even though you do not tell me, but I was rejected. I know something is going on. Yet, you comforted me, even you fell head over heels for her. There are no words to explain, but I accepted my fate. You were beside me Go and pursue her now, when I was down in the dumps. don't worry as I am still your friend.

58/PHILIA

PINKY, PINKY 59/PHILIA BY RANDY GIANAN JR. Misunderstanding happens, unfavorable situation, then, I swear, but pinky, pinky, pinky is my favorite part. stays too pretty. One word is enough, faith comes upon. Pinky, pinky it’s not pink. Friendship comes from a wink, forever stays whatever you think.

60/PHILIA ANTHONY JOSEPH

The Friendship Cupcake 61/PHILIA By Maria Anna Jessica A. Rosqueta How to bake a friendship cupcake? You will need: 1. 4 cups of genuine soul for its structure, 2. 2 whole honesty and patience to stabilize the relationship, 3. 1 stick of sincerity to create the light and tender texture, 4. 1 cup of acceptance to sweeten the bond, 5. 1 pinch of quarrel and hatred to strengthen the dough, 6. 2 cups of adventure to add flavor and to enrich taste, 7. 2 tablespoons of craziness to sum it all together, Whip them all up in a bowl, And behold, A friendship cupcake sweeter than your goal!

62/PHILIA ANTHONY JOSEPH

By Maria Anna Jessica A. Rosqueta 63/PHILIA The World’s Silver Lining I learnt that the world is cruel and vile, But having you makes me look at it and smile, Just having the right companion, Makes living worthwhile. A Dedication to you my friend, Who made me see, There’s a flower in every garden full of thorns, And as I am tired and weary, You don’t fail to make my days less dreary.

64/PHILIA ANTHONY JOSEPH

65/PHILIA WHEN... By Jayson Sabong When your coffee tastes a little bitter When the concept is deep and confusing Call me and we will have tea together Call up together, we’ll find its meaning When texts get blurry and hard to read When the instructions are vague and unclear Close your eyes and let the pressure decrease Contact an elder or your professor When the noise is too much, you can’t focus When it’s all too much and you can’t handle Cover your ears, meditate to clear thoughts Consult an ear, you need to go and tell When ideas won’t flow, pages are blank When you’re on the other side, be a friend Cease the work, sing a song, let yourself dance ‘Coz we need each other to reach the end

CHAPTER III

THE FAMILIAL LOVE

68/storge AIRA NADINE

A Father’s Sacrifice 69/storge By Jayson Sabong All along the paths he treads; For he knows what is in the Plan; Nothing bothers his mighty stand, In the mornings when he meets the sun, To capture the kisses of those he loves; That here and there the heat will survive; And win the favor of the One above. But for his home he seeks to thrive. Many will try and begin to ask; And in his prayers day by day; Various things about him in the past, Though his own heart is the prey, But none of those he thinks is a must; The Father who listens from dawn; Not for him and for his spirit to crash. At all times see him through far..hereon!

70/storge AIRA NADINE

71/storge Alimuom ti Rakep NI CHRISTIAN JAY PERPUSE Agbiag dagiti addaan rasonna a simmina Agbiag dagiti simmina─ a pinilidat’ gasatda, Agbiag ngarud timmebker patinakemna Kasta pay kadagiti nagdedennat’ kawes ni ayat Abrasa kasta met ti agek, sumgar a salun-at! Bara, pudot ti panagdedekket ─baginbagi; Pudot, barbara dagitoy a rakep iti agkalasag, familia bumalligi.

72/storge Amor By Jayson Sabong Vague, frightened, confused but not ignorant Feed her, clean her and even bought her of all what she Ever since this girl is independent and feel alone wants She didn't know her parents nor her true identity Amor always feel surprise like she can't believe it Only she knows is her name, Amor. Yet she still feels vague, frightened, confused but not ignorant Judgmental looks, lunatic laughs and insulting words, Those pictures are always echoed in her head One night, both of them looked up to the star Amor's name means love, lovable woman The woman keeps telling to her how beautiful the life is, But she felt the opposite of it. Even though there is chaotic pandemic She just stopped and cried when Amor said, \"Mama\". When lockdown started, she felt doomed She keeps hiding to all barangay officials After everything happened, the love she's finding, One morning, a woman approached her Is the reason why her memories came back. At first, Amor feels vague, frightened, confused but not Now, she can finally say, ignorant. \"I no longer feel vague, frightened, confused and at the same time not ignorant\".. The woman started to take care of her

73/storge AIRA NADINE

74/storge AIRA NADINE Greater from Afar By Jayson Sabong

75/storge Staring from the windowpanes of my when afar -- thinking what more if it was apartment, flashing lights from fire- near. And from there, we both dreamed of works lit tonight's eerie sky. Colors of someday working in the city. blue, red, green, purple, and gold de- signed the canvass of heaven with aesthetic Glistening from afar is the ocean; borrowing indication of the near coming of Chinese light and glitter dusts from the moon. If I New Year. I took a sip from the cup of my could trade this moment seeing these fire- coffee as I watched this blossom and enjoy works with a chance to cross the sea and the annoying yet nostalgic sounds of small have a moment with my family, I'd be glad sky bombing. to sign the trade. I am watching these sky flowers decorating the sky, wondering how I can still remember, mama, papa, kuya it feels. Only to find out it is gloomy; it is sad; and I used to stay on the beach to watch and just a mere display of joy. It feels noth- fireworks displays across the sea that were ing without my family. How I wish to witness played almost every night. Kuya and I were these only afar. so fascinated and awed with how it felt even

76/storge AIRA NADINE iliw

77/storge Ni Christian Jay Perpuse Agsubliak ngarod ayat a kailalan Nu familia, lumuka, rumuksat’ alibuob gura. Bato laeng napaayan ti tatangken a karirikna Saan nga umel ti dila a di-umasog, Magargariak kas agtawen lima, Addada maipalpalapayag ib-ibit ken kurimed a lulua Gumawawa alikeskes ken poder ina ken ama Saan a ti alinduaan ti maikawkawa, ngem bagit’ Ngamin rakep laeng umimbagen binaklay ti naulila, mauwaw sidungyo. Maysa a rakp laeng, agasanna lunit panagbaybay-an. Iti unos tallo tawen a di-dimmenna Ti laeng arakup nga naalimuom, ungarennat’ kararu- Bayat a nangged, rupanrupaak a sinibay ti panag- ak! maymaysa Panagpairut iti gasat, gapuanan itatalaw

78/storge LUJEAN GUIEB

KARIT KEN BURIDEK 79/storge NI CHRISTIAN JAY PERPUSE Dayta kumulkulot a buokmo, makaay-ayo; Inggat’ panungpalan piliektu latta ti sibaimo! Mata a narissik bukelna, pagsarmingak kintao; Maymaysa kantu latta para kaniak ina; Tarid, impis agungmo, nakaalallukuyan ni amak; Kabesadukto latta ugali ken langam; Anian nga alimpek dagita a pingping─ nataoidak; Namuestran sakrifisiom a saan mamingga; Numan takdermo a di-nakaibatugan apagiso a dangan. Maipaay laeng koma piman kadagiti kalkalikaguman; Mabigbigka dayta maragurruod timekna; Daras l koman nga umalikeskes ken sumarungkar ti gasat! Wen, kasla kanayon nga umaligawgaw, awan alinaayanna; Mabibiit laengen─ mawaknitan alinsukag a kasasaad, Siririing nga amandmo, ken kinaalimuteng a maria; Urayem ilulusaw init, isisingising ti lawag, salangadekto nangi- Ngem sika ket napaidumat’ kababalinna; paay alinegnegmo Bigbigenka ita kas puso, awan paidamna. Itulod kanto sadi ditay’ nasarakan nga alinaay Kastakan a mailadawak, namarisan nga inak; Kabaelaktun iti mangwaswas agal-alimasegmo a tiyan Arigna akuarela a kulayannat’a sayaatna; Ina, kusnauekton sayangguseng ni pegged ken rigat! Lumlumpias, bumabayakabak ti saan maikurimed a sayaat; Diaman maiiarig kabibiag pada nga atutubo;

80/storge LUJEAN GUIEB

KOMIDOR 81/storge ni Christian Jay Perpuse Komidor a nagdadanggayan, ken wasay Lugar a pagsasanguan, pagraragsakan Ngamin di maikkat dagiti naingar nga uleg ken Kapuonan inggat uliteg kumpleto a masirayan dakes a karnero Il-iliw, taraon a mangpugas tawen a nagsisinaan Gapu ti adu a nagramutan, mapa atension, taoid Daytoy iti tiempo ti panagpasken a naisangsan- man wenno panggep dagdaga. gayan. Komidor a pagsasayaatan ken pagpaimbagan, Komidor a nagbibinnaraan, Tawen ken oras laeng ti mangipakdaar, a tuga- Nangrugrugyan rumso a gurgura wan di pinagkikinnaawatan Nagtataudan met dagiti palimed a sarsarita Nasakit man a kapaysuanan, ta nu balayan iti Dagiti kontra, sipsip, kada naala iti datdatlag a ipupusay iti familia kinnampian, Nagpipinnakawan, agsisinnango, agdidenna Piho ti pinerdian, trinayduran, ayat nga arig na kamaudian. nagbalin a burburtian Agsisinnaranay rikna, agdinnangay, ken sumi- dong ti nakapkapet a panagkakapia Komidor a nagrupsaan, Isu met ti nakaimatang iti napaot nga di pinagla- Manen, ti komidor iti maysa a familia, kaanuman laing isut’ paset a pagkamangan. Paset ti balay a dumani nagsasabatan buneng

82/storge LUJEAN GUIEB

83/storge MY GEMINI BY WARREN RACILES I am Castor, That so much comfort, Longing for my missing Pollux, In being with you, Then that day came in, Is a kind of rest that’s pure. I found my Pollux, I rejoice with love. You are my Pollux, You are answer to my prayers, My twin, The greatest gift mom and dad gave. My Gemini, My very own buddy, You are the mirth, My partner in crime, That brings oxygen to my soul. My protector, That cheeky joy, My brother. I need to breathe so deeply.

84/storge LUJEAN GUIEB

ROCK BOTTOM 85/storge CHRISTIAN JAY PERPUSE Who would have thought? I don’t know to spell regrets, I was your son, your eldest, found the tough Nor to write thirst on love; Who were with me then, at its lowest point; Burden is a burden and this should in the past; Where the corner of happiness; No use of crying over the years, or even the spilled of hurt When were those eight o’clock promises? In my heart those were my stepping rocks, None of you taught me how to get the school’s stage Yet now I am fulfilled, I know Not anyone from you brought me to church; Gone are the days, I knew my family is not my sweet Worst, you or my brothers, had the perfect home pillows, That is everyone's wish. Today remains, I am with them, I met them after our rock bottom. These are only questions and confronts now;

86/storge PAOLA JOY

87/storge GALBA Kaslaak la maysa a galba a naperdi. A Kurang iti materyales, saan a kumpleto, NAPERDI ken awan mangipatpateg gapota awanka met BY RANDY GIANAN oh, inangko.

88/storge PAOLA JOY

NSAA-SSAA--‘NAY 89/storge NI RANDY GIANAN Hindi ito isang pagsasanay pero may matinding hamon. Sa pagitan ng dalawang ilog, namamangka ako roon. Sa tuktok ng mataas na bundok, aakyatin ko iyon. Sa karagatan ng mga tinik, ako’y sisisid doon. Mahirap. Oo, mahirap. Ngunit unti-unti na akong nasasanay - nang hindi nasasa sa ‘nay.

90/storge PAOLA JOY

91/storge NANG HINDI MO PAGPUTOK SA KUMOT NI RANDY GIANAN Sa araw-araw na pagyakap sa akin ng buwan ay kasabay na pag-awit ng mga bituin. Nagpapasalamat ako sa pag- ibig na inyong ginawa sapagkat ako ang pinagpala sa lahat mula nang hindi mo pagputok sa kumot, pa.

92/storge LAST BRANCH, LEAF BY RANDY GIANAN When you left, his left became miserable. I stood alone, but I never let myself be affected of not being honed. For that’s how I live, swaying as a last branch, leaf.

93/storge PAOLA JOY

94/storge UNKNOWN by randy gianan How could I write a poem that requires me to imagine you? If I didn’t feel, nor touch nor kiss nor hug, you, too? I do not feel storge, for there is nothing to hate. You are like a poet, for creating something and making the creator, unknown. PAOLA JOY

95/storge

CHAPTER IV

UNCON- DITIONAL LOVE

98/agape Halimuyak Ni: Warren Raciles

99/agape napakarumi ng aking budhi ang pag-aaruga na hanap noon pa halimuyak ng kasamaan ang hanap lagi sa kaniyang pagmamahal ko ito nakita walang pake sa mga sinasabi naramdaman ang tunay na saya na sa naglalagablab na apoy mamamalagi Panginoon ko, patawad sa lahat ng aking ngunit, isang araw nakilala ko Siya nagawa ako’y nagkanlong sa kaniya sa halimuyak ng kabutihan, aking sinundan tinanggap ang yakap ng paanyaya dito nahanap ang tunay kong tahanan unti-unting sinusunod ang halimuyak niya aking kapatawaran ay kaniyang nilaan sa kaniyang mga salita ako’y kaniyang binas- basan

100/agape How Great You crafted me with love You,the greatest artist of all, and beauty, the way you painted my life you know every cell in my body is an art after all CASMIR REMYELL