Spotted Poetry

07/07/2026

City walks. Timeless shots.

30/06/2026

26/06/2026

Light, shadows, and life.

22/06/2026

A child should never have access to a firearm. A school should never feel like a dangerous place.

Every tragedy involving students is a reminder that prevention must always come before reaction.

We need stronger security—not just metal detectors, but awareness.
Parents should know what their children have access to.
Schools should have clear safety protocols, trained personnel, and trusted guidance counselors.

Teachers and classmates should never ignore warning signs such as threats, violent behavior, or drastic changes in attitude.
Mental health matters. So does accountability.

Creating a safe school isn't only the job of security guards or law enforcement. It's a shared responsibility between families, schools, communities, and students.
One conversation. One report. One intervention.

Sometimes, that's all it takes to prevent a life from being lost.
Safety is everyone's responsibility. Prevention starts before the tragedy.

01/06/2026

A little late-night thought...

Lately, I've been feeling really tired. Not the kind of tired that sleep can fix, but the kind that sits deep inside you.
I don't know if anyone else feels this way, but there are days when I suddenly lose interest in everything. Work feels exhausting. Things I used to enjoy don't make me happy anymore. Even my hobbies feel like a chore.
Sometimes I catch myself thinking that I'm useless.

That no matter how hard I try, it's never enough. I look at what others have achieved and then look at myself, and I feel like I've accomplished nothing.

There are moments when I feel unappreciated, unseen, and lost. Like I'm giving my best, but nobody notices. Like I'm carrying so much inside me while pretending everything is okay.

I've been trying to understand why this happens.

Maybe it's because I've been strong for too long. Maybe I've been carrying stress without realizing how heavy it has become. Maybe I've spent so much time taking care of responsibilities that I forgot to take care of myself.
What I've realized is that sometimes we're not lazy, ungrateful, or failing.
Sometimes we're simply exhausted.

If you're feeling the same way, here's what I'm trying to remind myself:
• Rest without feeling guilty.
• Stop comparing your journey to everyone else's.
• Celebrate small wins, no matter how small they seem.
• Talk to someone instead of keeping everything inside.
• Be patient with yourself. Healing and growth take time.
And most importantly:
Your worth is not measured by your productivity, achievements, or how much other people appreciate you.
You are still valuable even on the days you feel lost.

If anyone else is feeling this way, know that you're not alone. Maybe we can remind each other that it's okay to struggle and that it's okay to ask for help when life feels too heavy.
🤍
"Maybe I'm not giving up. Maybe I'm just tired and need time to find myself again."

12/04/2026

hahaha

11/04/2026

"Hindi sila nagbebenta para yumaman.
Nagbebenta sila para mabuhay. "

Sa kanto ng buhay, may mga bayani na walang medalya.
Isang ama, isang lolo, isang tao na araw-araw lumalaban—hindi para yumaman, kundi para maitawid ang gutom ng pamilya.
Hindi iniisip ang init, ulan, o pagod. Ang puhunan: pawis at pag-asa.

Habang ang mga nakabarong sa gobyerno ay abala sa pagkamal ng yaman, narito ang mga tunay na mandirigma ng lansangan—lumalaban ng patas, kumakayod ng marangal.

Kung makasalubong mo sila, bumili ka. Hindi mo lang sila tinutulungan, binibigyan mo rin ng dignidad ang kanilang laban.

Sa huli, Diyos na ang bahala sa mga sakim at gahaman. Pero tayo, may tungkulin na kumampi sa mga tulad nila.

03/04/2026

HOLY WEEK⛪🙏