In a home inside a farm,
There's a man who lives alone,
Shunned by everyone
For trying to stand for his own color once.
Thunders and lightnings,
Even the gods and the wind
Conspire to extinguish his flame everyday.
Lashes from every direction are thrown towards him
From armies of trolls and orcs.
Even the wind's own ears bleed from venomous songs
Sang against him with empty lyrics out of desperation.
And the mere fact that he's just alone makes him
As brave as the bravest man ever lived.
December 22, 2023, PST, APC
Make not a spit in the wind where it can only curve back to hit your face in due time.
December 22, 2023, PST, APC
Like nomad soul, he flew away
Looking for a fine place to stay
A deck of cards, full of aces
He searched gold in far flung places
His great nickname means "rattan bag"
He's a packer, moved like fierce slug
He hiked on mountains, walked on plains
In search for bountiful fountains
Served his folks as barrio captain
On valley of Sierra Mountain
For many years, he lit the flame
That brought his bright spark into fame
Oh! Bagsangi, as he was known
Many hearts and souls, he has blown
On the mountains of Sandelain
His memory was left to dine
In memory of my grandfather
Mariano "Bagsangi" Balbalin
Pioneer of traditional gold mining in the highlands of Palayan City
November 20, 2023, 7:08 AM, PST
APC
There's no self worth in living only just to put others down, only worthlessness
November 19, 2023 3:10 AM, PST
APC
On a tree house near the road
Here I sit to write my piece
Tries to lay down my heavy load
How I cherish the times like this
November 10, 2023
APC
Bikers passing on street nearby
Young and old, they pass by
With their strength and determination
Their enthusiasm sparks inspiration
On the steep uphill, they ascend
Even tiredness won't make them bend
For the glow of their bright rays
Lights their flames in many ways
November 9, 2023
A vended injurious tongue begets a curse
But one who strives to live a clean life is blessed in many ways
November 7, 2023
APC
Don't be afraid to defy gravity ~ no matter how strong it is
November 7, 2023
APC
WHAT THEY SAID:
MASSES: Our votes must count!
AREA BOYS: We only know our pay master, the originator of stomach infrastructure
PARTY MANIFESTOS:
LP: You won't labour in vain
PDP: When we were in charge, we were the biggest economy in Africa
APC: We will "cushion" the effects of subsidy removal and increase "minimum" wage.
THE UMPIRE:
Bimodal voter accreditation system (BVAS) and Viewing portal (IREV), are both "game changers!"
We "shall" UPLOAD, and TRANSMIT "results" immediately
The electoral process will be "FREE, FAIR and TRANSPARENT."
THE PRESS:
(A)
We have noticed election malfeasance, like: vote buying, voter suppression and intimidation
THE PRESS
(B)
Elections haven't started, but reports say "results are already being announced" in Nasarara
THE PRESS
(C)
Sources say "ballot boxes" just "arrived" Kogri at Noon
THE PRESS AND MASSES in UNISON:
Which one comes first, the results or the election?
THE UMPIRE: You reserve the right to go to court
THE COURT:
Ours is to "AFFIRM" victory and "DISMISS" noise makers.