reflections
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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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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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Classroom Routines and 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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The Importance of Kindness over Rules and Formalities
An Apostrophe Dear Elusive Help, When I reached out to you, I was hoping for a compassionate response. However, your unsympathetic answer left me feeling helpless and ignored. I only asked for your assistance because I genuinely believed that you… Continue reading
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Diary of My Eyes: From sty to incision
The full story of how I ended up with an incision I first noticed a small bump near my lachrymal point, right on my eyelid. It was initially itchy and slightly painful. I assumed it was just an insect bite.… Continue reading
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Tears by the door
A mother’s deep grief for her lost husband contrasts sharply with her child’s confusion and emotional detachment in class. Despite the child’s silent struggles and fading academic performance, the teacher feels helpless, yearning to provide support amidst the overwhelming sorrow. Continue reading
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You do Matter
You are valuable by Zerayn D. Your existence has a purpose, you are not the oversight. You bear potentials and talents,only strive to discover them. We belong here temporarily, something awaits eternally. Our past was not all our fault,the earth… Continue reading
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Just Extraordinary Encounters or Tattle Tales
Bakla baw si brother Gather round, because I have a tale to tell. On a tranquil day, I embarked on a mundane errand – to procure sugar from the local market. However, my journey changed unexpectedly. I wandered down a… Continue reading
