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The Art of Malaka

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  The Art of Malaka  Malaka (Rise Above 'Em) [Verse 1] Jealous cowards try to control! Mean-spirited cloth – cut from the same! Old comments rotting – fourteen years old! Doubling down – you got no shame! [Chorus] Malaka! Malaka! Special Greek word – for scum like you! Malaka! Malaka! Rise above! We're gonna rise above! Vile views – spreading hate and fear! Malaka! Malaka! We ain't taking it – no more! [Verse 2] Who’s next on the list? Indians? Greeks? Vietnamese? Women? Whose next to be cut? Major parties silent – lips sealed tight! Cowards in suits – hiding from the fight! [Chorus] Malaka! Malaka! Pauline and Cory – same rotten core! Malaka! Malaka! Ashamed? You should be ashamed! Hate, division, fear in the air! Malaka! Malaka! We’re calling it out – everywhere! [Bridge] Minorities marginalized – feeling the pain! Unheard, unrepresented – driven insane! This ain’t left or right – it’s decency! Common fucking decency! I’m angry – really bloody angry! How do you get away w...

Converging Traffic Manila

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  Converging Traffic in Manila poem I am a passenger entering Manila.  The complexity of the city's carriageways and lanes is both bewildering and fascinating.  I gaze out, trying to make sense. Through the web of intricate pathways.  The traffic is fluid; however, I experience it as chaotic. My driver remains steadfast as vehicles converge and exit.  Intuitively understanding this dynamic system.  Balancing the collective's expectations with our personal needs. I trust him as he orchestrates our safe path through. Converging Traffic and Apparition in Manila I err on the side of detecting threats in ambiguous situations. Crossroads of the past, present and future Convergence of Traffic and Apparition As I sit in traffic, the air in Manila feels thick, with countless engines and people going about their day. I find myself staring out of the windshield, taking in the vibrant scene of city life. Within the chaos, I sought refuge from the uncertain situation....