Tag: August 31, 2008

CLASSIC skirts worn by female students should be replaced with pants if UST health officials have their way, all because of a mosquito bite.

The UST Health Service wants the uniforms of female Thomasians replaced as part of its anti-dengue campaign this rainy season.

“We are reiterating our request to the academic officials to redesign the uniforms of our female students (by allowing them to wear pants),” said Dr. Maria Salve Olalia, Health Service director.

Blood’s scent—the smell
of uncanny, putrid air—
tyrannizes all space, across
his nose. He shivers. Hastened tones
along deathbeds roll.
Can I get my dad back?

Silence. Then come the zealous machines,
to keep all these cyborgs away
from their destiny, alive
without a soul.
Can they wake my dad up?

People come and go. Beyond
the glass of parting
they say “Hello,” “It will be fine.”
What a farce. Take off your masks.
No, it won’t be fine.

He rushes inside, where men
in death’s embrace, all mire their souls as one—
as a force against ultimate destiny.
He meets the grim reaper,
Blocking the doorway, bearing the words:
“You can’t take my dad away.”