they once said,
“No young Filipina of decent repute. . . ”
but just like clock work
they now say, it is all my fault
the bell may ring thrice
and these hands may strike nine
as if lacerations tell my story
of spilled blood red wine
but what is decency
if not something they shoved down my throat
there are legends and myths up my skirt
for those who dare to seek the truth
I vow to raise your daughter
to fly towards the sun with no restraint
she will know her scriptures
but not all fathers are saints
Apr 17
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they once said,
“No young Filipina of decent repute. . . ”
but just like clock work
they now say, it is all my fault
the bell may ring thrice
and these hands may strike nine
as if lacerations tell my story
of spilled blood red wine
but what is decency
if not something they shoved down my throat
there are legends and myths up my skirt
for those who dare to seek the truth
I vow to raise your daughter
to fly towards the sun with no restraint
she will know her scriptures
but not all fathers are saints
People v. Amarela, G.R. Nos. 225642-43, January 17, 2018
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