Karina Lagdameo-Santillan

POEM     A grim specter has been haunting the four corners of the world. North, South, East, West, An unseen virus, like a whirlwind Has wreaked havoc on the lives of all and sundry.   Lives and livelihoods are…

A POEM AND A BACKSTORY     Imprisoned by an unseen virus, Days went by, enclosed, barren and bereft.   When the body is shackled The mind wanders, If not to future hopes Dimmed by a closing in of the…

POEM     I dream of leaving this blighted land. Here, abundant waters rise up to the heavens But no rainfall returns to nourish the earth. Jungles give way to burnt-out mountains Trees felled and fettered as logs en route…

POEM     The tombstone marks the name and the years of a life To remember that death like a shadow, follows. But, even for a day, they are alive in memorials and memories.   Flowers are placed, candles are…

PERSONAL NARRATIVE      Over thirty years ago, I was blessed enough To come in contact with a current of thought, A way of thinking, feeling and acting in the world That has, since then, served as direction and foundation…

On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Public Act in Mumbai, held by The Community of Human Development   (Personal Narrative) On Oct 31, the 40th anniversary of a public act will be held, revisiting what was said…

“I am speechless” was all Maria Ressa, co-founder and CEO of Rappler, a Philippine independent news agency, could say when she was awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, an award shared with Dmitry Muratov, co-founder and editor of the Russian…

POEM   Many beaches we have been to You and I We have travelled along the coasts of continents You and I Exploring the edges of what is known And not yet known Travellers, You and I.   The sea…

POEM     Wake my womb from icy slumber There where all good things are born   Kindle the fire in the belly Send a Light straight to my Heart   Spine erect and energy strong Upflowing, unhindered Unto my…

POEM     Once upon a time ago An unremarkable remarkable man Walked upon the earth.   He looked just like an ordinary man But when he looked and spoke to you The ground you walked on, shook.   T’was…