Samantha Isabel N. FacunApr 151 minThe ProtagonistThe pull of the tide— The distant call of a siren’s song— A torrential downpour— A vehement thunder follows— His eyes trained upon the...
Maliha KhanApr 151 minFears of Death in the Land OccupiedDeath is depressed in her lanes, Alone she grieves over the unknown graves. She wails as the unshrouded corpse yearns for a goodbye. “My...
Alannah FelixDec 5, 20211 minAutumn CallingHave you seen the recent sunset skies? With the cottony clouds and lovely hues? Golds and blues now shimmer in our eyes To herald autumn,...
Salma DarwicheDec 5, 20211 minWhen Distance is Not EnoughThere were days we prayed side by side Watched as our congregations lessened Noted gaps left by those who died Souls stolen in mere...
Eileen BenedictDec 5, 20211 minEternal Stories Amongst the GodsInang Bayan Ko (My Motherland), How does it feel to be blessed? To be able to dance with Idianale in the rice fields, And have Agwe’s...
Maliha KhanMay 7, 20211 minStation UnknownLoss of judgment, was it the departure of my thoughts? The reckless train keeps moving on With a passenger stranded No ticket, no...
Maliha KhanMay 7, 20211 minVision EntangledI saw a mystic today, She reminded me of you. The curls of her hair, Reminded me of the waves over your chest Curtains over your bare...
Nal. OMay 7, 20212 minA Person’s JobI waited as you told me to. I waited by the windowpane and kept a firm eye on today: today’s skies, the present moment’s beauties, never...
Iman IsmailApr 5, 20213 minOn Every Form of GriefThese past two weeks have been a steep rising and steep diving of emotions. What follows is a piece written as the result of this...
Maliha KhanMar 30, 20211 minA Train to NowhereI got my ticket I am on my way In the train to nowhere. Got in the economy class The one-seater assigned to one Behind is the local birth...
Nal. OFeb 25, 20212 minOceanThe sound fills my ears, at once loud and gentle. The sound of your waves inching toward the sand. It drowns out everything else but not...
AnonymousApr 13, 20201 minDisfigurationsThe detachment from the self Both figurative And literal. My human inclinations No longer addressed. A creature I have become, Monstrous...
Gazette ContributorsMar 12, 20201 minIn My Own TimePerhaps I don’t have to know where I’m going And for now it is enough that I’m not where I used to be These growing pains are draining me...
Gazette ContributorsMar 12, 20201 minCareful Constructions Made of Crystal and GlassCareful constructions made of crystal and glass Held up by hopes and prayers Ready to topple over, ready to change Morph into something...
Gazette ContributorsFeb 19, 20203 minEmily Dickinson and LonelinessEmily Dickinson died 134 years ago, having lived out her last years in complete solitude. She had asked her family to burn her poetry...
Gazette ContributorsJan 29, 20203 minنبضلكل حالم تائه أو متألم، لكل قلب لديه الكثير ليعبر عنه ولا يستطيع. إلى كل الأحاسيس المدفونة في أعيننا وفي رحلتنا. الى كل القيود التي تكبل...
Taha KaleemJan 20, 20191 minLifeTaha Kaleem Life A roller-coaster I must say One moment you are up and running and then down and distraught What amazes me is the...
Labeeba AhmedJan 20, 20191 minThe Dried RoseLabeeba Ahmed Neither do I want to be a name in your forgotten contact list, Nor do I desire to be in the group of acquaintances I don’t...
Gazette ContributorsNov 5, 20181 minMonsterTaha Kaleem I dreamt of a place Where I was hungry of the Applause I looked around And I saw death running from me I tried to ask him...
Labeeba AhmedOct 17, 20181 minThe Scribbler’s NeverlandLabeeba Ahmed “If you have the chance to accomplish your dream, what would you do?” everyone asked. “I would go to the infinitely finite...