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Volume 1, Issue 1

Creative Writing

#13

#1

body my character in this play.

I remember my childhood years way back

2005. Its quite too long since Ive encountered this
beautiful experience I had. Me and my friend namely;
Chino, Dionedel, and Markwhom I always cherish
every time we visit our favorite place just located meters
away from home. Our place is grounded with lakes and
fisheries then. In this kind of setting, we tend to have
fun with the jellyfishes floating around the surface of the
waters. Each one of us has a bicycle. These bicycles are
somewhat we imagined as our future racing cars:
childhood stuffs and the like.

Dearest Neo,
Stress is what is common to the
both of us. I just pray that well
find our strength in the Lord by
giving Him joy through our actions, words and thoughts. The
joy of the Lord is our strength
bible.
-Jiecel Flores

Sonnet: Misery Called

Love
Love is compassion; sometimes illusion,
Love is a soul; a soulful confusion.
What exactly should I suppose to do?
though I am not the one enough for you.
The caresses I takethe smell I breathe
I linger to your loving possession.
I lust, I love, I feel your skin beneath
Your angle of different position.
Thee kryptonite, you have been dear to
me,
This unfailing fate is not meant to be,
For thy loving affair is for others;
This, I take as part of my blessed curse.
This notion is a misery called love;
Sentiment from Supreme ruler above.

#14
everything because what really
Finding something important
matters in the search for the
in life does not mean that you
must give up everything else. dreams is the meaningful experiences and lessons you enPaulo Coelho
graved in memories. Sacrificial
The search for myself; love is a proof but giving up is
aspiration, ideals, wishesis
enough.
something important for me to
accomplish the Odyssey of my
life. Paulo Coelho just reminded
I agree with you. Experience is
me that in every sacrifice we
the best teacher.
offer to reach success, you
-Charmaine
dont really need to give up

I dont remember the feelings I had for that

special person way back then. Funny as it seems, but
yes, we met through this good friend of mine who was
very fascinated to provide me good memoriesit is
not what its meant to be. I admit, I was attracted the
first time I saw her on the internet, provided by
Facebook.

CREATIVITY
Creative writing is any writing that
goes outside the bounds of normal
professional, journalistic, academic,
or technical forms of literature.

We had that fling thing that widened my

perspectives in a relationship. The lesson Ive learned to
her is that, before you commit something to someone,
know better yourself first and distinguish the difference
of fling and love

hahaha J youre so cute kuya Neo. Its good to

know that you already have flings before. Woooah!

#15

around mecarelessness indeed. I

I am Neo Abell P. Obligar. I
was born and raised in Brgy. can dance (somehow) and sing (little
Sum-ag,Bacolod City. I am a bit). I truly love to speak especially in
front of the crowd in a reason that, I
person who is very humorous. I admit that sometimes, am gifted to verbal skills which I also
being humorous, I tend to be considered this as my talent and skill.
too sarcastic and harsh with I thank God for giving me this ability
because without this, I might not exmy words and actions only
cel in class and found good company
because I am already comin my friends and classmates.
fortable with the people

Haiku

If you put your mind to it,

you will accomplish everything. This
quote reminds me of our upcoming
performance for our Theater and Stage
Arts play that will be on Friday and Saturday. Yes, if you put your mind to focus and to confidently step towards
accomplishing this project depends in
our hands. Finally, in this stressful
week, I must render my time and effort
for me to be able to master my lines,
exaggerate facial expression, and em-

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Thus an earthly
smell:
so aroused from the
roadside,
a bright sunny light.

In this issue:
Creative Writing

Ballad

Autobiography

Sonnet

Special points of
interest:
Creative Writing
Ballad
Autobiography
Short Story

-Roxanne Lambon

Sonnet
Haiku

Creative Writing
#2

indeed.

I think that I started my day

with a huge smile. It seems that the sun
shines in a very beautiful scene. I truly
thank God for the positive ambiance,
friends, and feelings I am embodying. I
woke up this morning with tiring eyes due
to the dance practices last night. I guess
its just a challenge for me because this
made me render my well beingsacrifices
and efforts for an instance. Such a great
morning to start with an abundant smiles
of people surrounds mea utopian world

cannot do all my school works for

this day. I cannot explain what
was happening to me. Am I getting high? Is this my world?
Well, these questions bother my
mind until one good friend of mine
saying did I miss someone?
Smiling, I just think of something
I deservepositive lifepositive
me.

To give real service

you must add
something which
cannot be bought or
measured with money,
and that is sincerity
and integrity.
-Douglas Adams

You are really a positive

thinker, keep it up! Your positivity
I dont think that I
can influence others J

#3
I am drawn to people
who have good sense of humor
and moral attitude towards treating other people. I am used to
admire these kinds of people
simply because they reflect for
who I am personally. I like those
who are ready to face other peoples negative and positive personality without jumping to any conclusion or judgment. In addition,
people who are wise enough to
establish companionship inferior
to them. They are the ones who

#4

-Rohama Cabia

could understand my thoughts

even in a simple way.
I am not drawn to
people who are not capable of
accepting oneself. They are the
ones who give extra efforts just to
beautify their on appearance towards the public. I just dont like
someone seeing them facing others with sophisticated look which
hinders the reality in them.

Good personality you have.

-Jordan

marital activity might question

my true Christian faith. I believe
I refuse to take the act
which should be portrayed in our that that kiss must be sacred and
must rendered to the one you
play in Theater and Stage Arts.
truly love. Well, its a matter of
The question is to kiss or not to
choice between my ego and
kiss? But since its just a play, it
might give me the confidence and Godagain. This decision should
have personal discernment inenough courage to accept the
challenge because this is just act; volve.
no emotional attachment nor
personal intention involved. In
I understand. Good job in writing
the contrary, I have this second
thought in my religious belief that your thoughts.
to be engaged in these pre-Anna Maraat

Lost Avenue
Short Story

In a crowded and muddy place called Lost Avenue, there lived a man named abesh, who hates loveor anything called Love. On
the other hand, spring is one of the followers of CupidThe God of Love, who was deprived to have her wings and to be called an Immortal
follower of God Cupid himself. Spring must find a mortal being who never developed Love in himself/herself and help that person to realize
that indeed, Love truly exist.
In finding this hopeless mortal, spring must meet abesh in the Lost Avenue where people are always frowning, angry, and seemed
not to smile even a bit. Abesh was in the midst of his longing for his mother who was abducted and killed by the villagers because they
thought his mother was a witch. He found this enchanting beauty of spring, who was struggling and searching for someone. A sudden slow
motion effect shocked in the mindset of Abesh as spring was pulling back her Sunkist hair with aid of fresh wind touching the surface of her
fair-toned skin. Now a stone-hearted abesh seemed to bring his heartbeat back to life and eventually; slowly though, the sense of Love was
fulfilled to the chemistry he felt the first time he saw spring. Both souls fated to unite, established friendship, and finally, they had fallen in
love for each others company. Spring was indeed successful that she was able to introduce abesh what Love is all about. God Cupid knew
what is happening to the earth and was able to realize that spring accomplished her task so well. The God of Love sent a flying letter to
spring expressing that she must return to Olympus for her duty is long overdue.
Spring decided to partway with abesh because if she cant go back to Olympus within 1 hour, abesh will be back into his old attitude
and take for granted all the memories they had for each other. Spring sent her remaining 1 hour of talking and strolling by the shore with her
lover but Abesh himself do not have any idea what is happening. As abesh was about to sleep because of the tiring afternoon bond, spring
left him with a bubbly but sad smile, murmuring sweet Goodbye.
In Olympus, the God of Love, Cupid, offered spring a drink called Ambrosia that could transform her into a full immortal. Before
drinking the potion, spring reminisce all the good memories she had with abesh. The moment she drinks the ambrosia, all the memories she
had in her mind will be swept off and can no longer be retrieved. With this, spring drank the potion and became a loyal follower of Cupid. As a
proof, the wingscolorful wings popped out on her back with her astonishing look that signifies new and replenished being. Abesh was awakened from a sleep and remembered all the memories and the girl with her name; but not the feelings anymore. He had this spring, whom
only in his dream can only be foundyes, it was only a dream after all. Three years had passed, Abesh grown in a perfect manhood. Until
these days, he cannot forget a dream he had, way back then when he was still a childthe mysterious spring of his desire. After his last period in class, Friday afternoon, he went to his past living place, Lost Avenue, which is actually now one of the most prestigious subdivisions in
their town. While roaming around the place, she saw an adorable girl biking around the area. He was amazed seeing this beautiful young
woman who looks familiar to him. He then reminisced spring and compared her with the girl in bike. He asked her name and shockingly, the
girl answered winter is my nameIronically, Spring was the name of the girl in his dream. They became friends and savor every moment
together. After all, with their good companionship, the two souls united as one.

Autobiography

Creative Writing
eyes set on my studies.

You must be very tired. Give

yourself a break. Love yourself.
Pamper yourself sometimes. Trust
me, it helps.
-Kyzeah Coleen Tababa

August 8, 1996 at
exactly 02:00 pm, in a delivery
room of Bacolod Provincial
Hospital, I was born. My parents were Daisy P. Obligar
and Bobito P. Obligar. I have
my older sister named Daisy
P. Obligar, who is one year
older than me. Honestly, as
we grew older, we never had
an intimacy because we have
opposite attitude. Well, its
quite confusing hearing these
words because I was born and
raised in a family which has a
positive perspectives in life
which eventually, made me a
humorous and happy individual. My family settled in Brgy.
Sum-ag, Bacolod City. We are

School (ETCS-1). During high

school
years, Negros Occidental
High School was my steppingstone. Now that I am taking the
step for college degree, I decided
to enroll to one of the most prestigious universities in Negros
University of Saint La Salle, taking
up Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, major in English.
I have so much to thank
God for giving me this positive
life. I have many lessons learned.
One of these was to take a risk.

living in this particular

place for almost fifteen years.
Imagine? Fifteen years of vast
happiness I was into with.
one of the most interesting hobbies that probably I
considered during past-time is
to talk with myself. Funny but a
great time for me is what makes
me even more confident because
there are instances and confrontations that I cannot express
wholeheartedly, so I tend only to
talk to myself. Facebooking is
also one of my hobbies and this is
my stress reliever every pressure
hours of my schedule. I graduated in Elementary in Education
and Training Center

I take an extra mile to pursue

with patience and determination
because after all, we are the ones
embodying our own ideal life.
Being mature in every decision is
also my wisdom in life. This maturity (in all aspects) made me a
better person, a son, and
a disciple of God. Now that I am
in good hands with my family and
friends, I strongly believe that
these struggle and hard work will
be paid off by Gods will.

#6
The real reason for this
season is the birth of our savior
Lord Jesus Christ. I t seems that
most of the Christians take for
granted all of His graces and sacrifices for the salvation of the Human raise. Ironically, every Christmas season, children tend to ask
some gifts from Santa Clause, who
was indeed famous for his slay full
of gifts. Unfortunately, these young
individuals reject Jesus in a way
that they dont even care if theres
a mass going on in their particular
pastoral churches. Let us all be
glad that every December 25, the

one who made this season possible is Jesus Christ.

Merry Christmas! Next time,

speak from your heart. It works
that way. You tend to conform
with the normto what is usual.
Dont hesitate; speak what your
heart wants to shout. Free your
self. Youl see why. Have a joyful
Holiday ahead.
-Kyzeah Coleen Tababa

#7
Another year had passed
another chance to live my life
better than before. This is an opportunity that will somehow strengthen my potentials and skills toward
my ideal endeavor I will encounter.
Yes, I mean it; I am not good in handling money or finances. No doubt,
I can spend a lot of budget just to
satisfy my cravings in foodsI badly
waste money for that. This issue is
going to be my first problem that
should be resolve. Instead of buying
foods that are not needed, I
promise to myself that I must render my money to save money

through a mini bank. I hope it

will help me reduce my finances
issues.

Try to think first of the consequences before you spend your

money and control yourself not to
buy what is not really needed.
-Nolan Dusaran

#5
I plan to have an escape afyter
all these school works which made me feel
stressed and pressured. I believe this wont
be the last since another Holiday is yet to
comeChristmas season. All of the school
stuffs: projects, exams, and quizzes will be
piled up before the vacation. It seems that
my alter ego is saying that Cheat! Have a
break! well, thats the devil in me although
of course, I wont do that for I have my

I never dared be
radical when
young For fear it
would make me
conservative when
old.
-Robert Frost

BALLAD

Creative Writing
#8
2015 as the year of the poor was that of an
inspiring message to all of the unfortunate people in
the Philippines. During the visit of Pope Francis, personally, I can feel the sincere intention of this
chosen one of God to express sympathy, empathy,
and love for the less-privileged Filipinos. Even
though I am just staring and listening to the popes
homily in the television, I was like controlling my
tears not to fall, seeing people crying and trying to
utter joyous words. Apparently, Pope Francis was an
instrument of God to convey message to the Filipinos that indeed, even if we struggle in our finances
and living, HOPE remains in our spiritual lives
though.

Two roads diverged

in a wood and I - I
took the one less
travelled by, And
that has made all
the difference.
-Robert Frost

Melancholic

I agree with everything you said.

At the end of our lives, we cant

take our riches with us. Its more
important to accumulate treasure
in heaven.

A simple child with simple dreams

Yet hard to reach as though it seems,

-Anna Maraat

Where there might have a sweet

endeavor.
Dark confusion was banished,

Of a College life never broke, never

brittle.

When I met these friends of mine,

Stress, pressure, insecurity

My confidence have furnished

What more can I ask this College?

They were always in my mind.

More than curiosity,

Chorus:

I bet this is my edge.

Well I think it wont be easy,

(Back to chorus)

Settled his living fantasy;

In the midst of his childhood
memory.
As I grew older, something had
changed,

#9

considered part of my meaningful

existence. In this case, I was overMy most memorable
whelmed with lots of greetings
birthday happened lasy year,
from them and even for the peothe year when I realized that Im
ple I am not really close with.
in a legal state18 years of exMerrily, I managed to celebrate
istential years of me. I have lots
my birthday with so many blessof realization and learning expeings from God that any material
riences during that day because
things can never be replaced
my 18th birthday was already
that is friendship.
planned by me. Not being
proud, but honestly, I have
great number of friends which I

I was that of a stranger in peoples

eyes

Good for you; you had your

birthday that way. Stay that way.
Dont let lifes struggles and hardships dampen your smile as it did
to mine. Be strong and be merry.
Enjoy each moment while it
lasts.

For me to light up what I carry

Seeing them makes me feel sigh,

Inferiority in me terribly raged.

Shedding my tears, closing my eyes,

Yes, I have my father

But he never even cares to bother;
Seizing the day we are together,

Now thats a great surprise (2x)

Back to being stranger
Can anyone share a little?

-Kyzeah Coleen Tababa

#12

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#11

#10
The person who is dear
to me but I least understand is
myself. It was a mind-freaking
question for me answering this
because I tried to establish realizationI mean deep selfquestioning state for me, myself
dont even know whos that
person is. I believe that God has
the purpose why I answered
me in that question. It simply
reminds me that I was the one
who loved but least understood
because I am always in doubt of

who I am supposed to be. I let

this realization bother me because this might lead me to know
myself better the way people
dont.
Hi kuya J as what you have said,
God has a purpose. I think what is
happening to you now is being
confused of the things that are
not used to be confused. You
might be over-thinking. Whatever
it is, just trust Him. You have
helped many people including me.
Now try to apply it to your own

Those memories to be remember

self.
-Roxanne Lambon

Papa; he is one of the reasons why I possibly existed here on

earth. He was the one who gave me
an opportunity to discover myself
better. Honestly, I and my father
were not that close enough to establish Father-and-son relationship
because during my childhood years,
I have my phobia every time he
calls my name with extreme modulated voice wherein I found myself
in a very fearful approach with him.
I was then enlightened that during
my growing up years, God lets me
realize that the more his anger
arouse, the ore he cares and loves
me. I fulfilled this realization when I
gave him my first ever Academic
award certificate and I was sur-

prised when he kissed my

cheek saying, Im proud of
you, son.

Neo, we are exactly alike in

terms of our relationship with
our father. I hope one day,
those gaps between you and
him cn be resolve. Always
make sure to express your
love for him.
-Rohama Cabia

Death is irreversible. Death

is near. Death is our fate. Ever since
I encountered and understood that
there is such a notion called Death.
In that moment, I was preparing
myself to face that human fate. Do
you know why I confidently embrace
death in my life? It is because God
and I had an intimate agreement
(basically, in the midst of my prayer)
that if ever I die, whether because of
hunger or kidnap (heaven forbid) He
must be the one who will guide me
all the way to His kingdom.

Yeah, youre right. People should

not fear death for it means that we
will have a chance to meet God because of it.
-Iyra Grace Defensor