That Legarda letter is gaining such a reaction because people began fearing that one of the greatest punishment in Filipino culture will happen to them: to be disowned by one’s child. It removed the negative effects of a Marcos presidency from abstraction to something very real.
I’m not, in any way, advocating for you to cut off your parents. I’m very conservative re family, I believe the connections are forever. Mine is a word of caution. Children learn moral values from parents. What happens when they ignore the same values they taught?
They said,
"The most beautiful art is
looking into someone's eyes
when they talk about the
things they love."
And I said,
"Or looking at someone you love.
Or maybe, just maybe,
by looking at the mirror
is the most beautiful art
anyone should appreciate."
Unsent
You are my unsent message.
The cursor blinking rhythmically,
With my heartbeat,
Waiting,
For me to hit send.
But I am not ready,
And I’m not sure if I ever will be
So I left it like that.
Unsent. Unseen. Unread.
“I miss you.”
A flower
You are a flower
Far too beautiful for me to pluck
I will come to your site everyday
Just to adore your sight
I'll leave you in your natural habitat
I cherish you
But I won't be selfish
I'll leave you for others to behold also
Utmostly, I want what's best for you