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In the Woods

The wind howls
Through its audience of trees.
Their tired leaves rustle wildly,
Distracting from the departing sun.

Rain has started to fall,
Lightly at first..
And then in torrents...
But steadily.

By now, I am drenched.

I close my eyes,
And take another deep breath.


Kristina Lim
May 4, 2023
Imus, Cavite, Philippines

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Holiday Blues

The cool breeze of the holidays
turns into a nightmare of mirrors:
    I am inside a polyhedron of mirrors.
    They are all around,
    and I am all they see.
    They surround me –
    I am all I see.
    And I realize I am alone.

The cool breeze of the holidays
turns into a nightmare of prisms:
    I see myself break up into me.
    I break up,
    then break up into me.
    I go on, but it’s the same.
    I realize I am alone;
    I realize I am lonely.


Kristina Lim
December 22, 2006
Quezon City, Philippines

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My Reason

I turn off the alarm.
6 o'clock.
Tired shoulders.
Stomach grumbling.
I turn over on the bed.
Long day ahead.
Deadlines, backlog.
You enter our room, my heart skips a beat.
You...
You.

I smile,
Stretch my arms,
And get up.


Kristina Lim
December 10, 2021
Imus, Cavite, Philippines

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Goodbye, My Love

Tall neon city lights dance on the water
as the gentle waves crash onto the harbor.

The ship blares its horns
and calls for its last passengers to board.

Spotlights in the distance wave their arms in the night sky
searching for answers — oh, how hard they try!

Giddy lovers hold hands while waiting in line at the dock,
watching... I painfully stare back.

I reach inside my pocket and press my thumb against your ring,
our forever that no longer stands a chance.


Kristina Lim
November 25, 2021
Imus, Cavite, Philippines

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I Like To Fly

I like to fly.
Low...
Just two inches above the surface of the ocean.
I like to play and draw circles on my ground.

I like my sea calm.
I hear the gentle gushing of the waves:
It soothes me.
I never have to run away from my sea.

And, of course, there'd be the moon overlooking me.
I like my moon full...
It shines a friendly yellow in the sky,
and paints a magnificent portrait of me on my ocean floor.

And then there are the fisherman and their boats...
(But tonight, they are not here)
They create ripples on my sea as they slowly row away.
They, too, like to fly.

This is my world,
And in my world, I fly...


Kristina Lim
December 29, 2006
Iloilo City, Philippines

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To Love You

"I'm poor," I said.
"And I am scared
Of drowning you
When bills are due."

          You said, "we're fine
          And in due time
          Your work will be
          Worth it, you'll see."

"My wish for you
Is someone who
Can always go
Where you will go."

          "I'm fine alone
          When you can't come.
          I know you'll heed
          My real needs."

"I'm not enough,
I'm not as tough.
Look out the door,
They are much more."

          "I used to pray
          One day I may
          Find someone who
          Is just like you."

          "When things are bad
          Or I am sad
          It's you I want
          To hold my hand."

"And every night
When I am tired
What joy to see
You are with me."

          "Until we're old,
          I'd feel like gold
          If I'd still have
          All of your love."

So, now I know
I'll never flee.
Let's tie a rope
'Round you and me.


Kristina Lim
November 26, 2021
Imus, Cavite, Philippines

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Entablado

Bumagsak ang telon
Hinatak niya ang kanyang kurbata
Tapos na ang palabas
Wala na...
Buntong-hininga ang pinakawalan
Nag-iisa na naman siya
Nanginginig and kanyang mga kamay...

Masigabong palakpakan.

Bumukas ang telon
Humalakhak ang mga manonood
Magaling, maganda
Tumayo siya
Nakipagkamay sa direktor
Bumalik siya sa kotse, sa bahay
Walang kasama.
Tumulo ang luha...

Palakpaka'y nasa'n na?


Kristina Lim
2003
Iloilo City, Philippines

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Sweet Melody

It flutters to the piano
As you enter the room
Lands on the ivory
And plays your sweet. slow melody


Kristina Lim
May 1, 2014
Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines