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Girl In the Mirror

A Poem by Kathleen Burlas

I stood and follow the lightThere was this girlIn the mirror she standsWith a face I can't tellI looked away with fearBut when I glanced againI can se..

Can This Be?

A Poem by Kathleen Burlas

Can this be real? Can this be love?Am I the person I was this morning?or have I fallen completely helpless?This crazy little feeling is knockingOn you..

Broken Strings

A Poem by Kathleen Burlas

I had my fingers woundedStrumming such guitar stringsNo matter how hard I tryi just can't tune it rightAs impatience strucked meI had the strings brok..

Chained

A Poem by Kathleen Burlas

I was never free as a birdBeen chained to my fearsThe things I wanted to doI hide them in these wallsI had cried a salty riverThinking just weak I was..

See Him Soon

A Poem by Kathleen Burlas

Once upon my first year lifeI had a glimpse of loveMy innocent heart jumpedAnd feel for an Adonis dearThe feeling was totally newMy sleeping heart was..

My Diary Dear

A Poem by Kathleen Burlas

Late at night I stay awakeSit in my bed with lights onI breath and take a penThen open my diary dearI'm amazed as I flip each pageDidn't know how much..

Friends By My Side

A Poem by Kathleen Burlas

I smile looking at them playTheir smiles make my dayIt felt like heaven by their sideAs I giggle with their laughsThey tease with such mockCall me wit..

Unspoken Pain

A Poem by Kathleen Burlas

In silence I can feel the painThinking just how vague it isI hug my trembling kneesAs tears fall on my cheeksI shouldn't have looked at youOr should h..

The Youth Towards Nation Building

A Story by Kathleen Burlas

This is an essay inspired by Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Philippines' National Hero.

In a School of Crimson and Gold

A Poem by Kathleen Burlas

I used simple diction in this sonnet and a bit of informality [e.g Barbies]