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The Phoenix of Justice: Reclaiming Our Voices- Canto 1
Free Verse Poem of Laments Torn between worlds and words,I don’t want to share with your fears, I wish a place where people are free to laugh,enjoy their friendship, recover well and work peacefullynot scared of judgment, not worried about… Continue reading
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A Cuckoo Found Home 9
The Last Sight as the sun dips below the sky, the eagle takes flight,spying prey in the valley, it’s a grand sight,in a distant river, where nature flourishes,a place of endless bounties, it’s lush and luxurious,this oasis of abundance attracts… Continue reading
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Love: Is It Really the Greatest Gift?
another try of a reverse poem There is no greatest gift I’ve knownwe all seek such gift like love,love built bridges beyond spaces,we have seen some of that,struck down, broken, crashed in spirit,what becomes of those pursuing love,another love restores… Continue reading
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Behavior Management Strategies
Understanding Student Development for Better Classroom Management How do you feel about classroom shenanigans? I feel more like, “Teaching is a walk in the park… Jurassic Park!” I came across this quote while preparing for a professional development for colleagues.… Continue reading
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Navigating Life’s Challenges in 2024
Leaving 2024 and its challenges Adept understanding of the complexity of human interaction and dynamics remains a challenge in 2024. Moving on from a place or situation due to struggles also continues to shape my journey. Saying goodbye to people… Continue reading
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English Literacy in an ESL Setting
Introduction: Learning and Teaching English Literacy I once played Chinese checkers before I get to learn how to play chess. The strategies are different because literally, the game boards are different. The movement of each playing piece are also different,… Continue reading
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A Cuckoo Found Home 8
Deceitful Blue Cuckoo Although fears have taunted and haunted me so,I found a blue cuckoo nearby, flying high and low.In this place he knows well, a bird so agile and clever,My trust it did gain, despite the unknown refrain.In him… Continue reading
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Jeepneys: A Unique Icon of the Philippines
The National Transportation of the Philippines “Para po!” That’s what passengers say to take off from a jeepney ride. Shortened as “jeep” or “dyip” in Tagalog, it has become one of the cultural icons of the Philippines. It is also… Continue reading
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A Cuckoo Found Home 7
The Coward Among Us As the cuckoo curled up quiet,dwelling within the nest with fright,an eagle soared above the landwith a pigeon grasped in its taloned hand.a prey, the pigeon looked on with despair,as the eagle flew off in the… Continue reading
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The Toastmaster’s Table Topics
Slaying an Extemporaneous Speech Once in a toastmaster’s meeting, I participated in the table topics. It is an impromptu speech that runs for a minute. You would only have 30 seconds to prepare. The topics would be random and each… Continue reading
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