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«JUST A MONSTER» by Friscia Magbanua

I never asked my heart
to become a cemetery.
Yet it buries another version of me
every time
something I love
learns how to leave.

Now it beats
like a monster—
stitched together
by the hands of grief.

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Em Em Magbanua is a poet and writer known for her evocative, emotionally charged verses. With a deep passion for storytelling, she crafts poetry that resonates with the heart and soul. Her debut collection of poignant, heartache-filled poetry is set to be released in 2026.