Janelyn Dupingay Vergara, Singapore-The Philippines
A thirst satisfied by raindrops slowly gliding
from the trunk of a sturdy tree—
tiny roots feast on the purest water.
A shimmering leaf—
catches sunlight passing through
the thick woods making it look greener.
A wild flower—
blooming without fear amidst the intimidating
suppression of survival.
It clings and spreads its vines—
following the trail of every branch
soothed by its fragility.
A beauty—
hidden in the darkest part of the mystical green wood
believed to be sacred by the huntsman.
It grows radiantly—
rapidly, flaunting its captivating beauty,
but no one dares to pluck.
Janelyn Dupingay Vergara is from Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya. She came to Singapore to work as a domestic helper in 2015. Being far away from her family, especially her daughter, Janelyn finds comfort in writing, which is her great escape. Her dream is to return home with all that she has learnt from her time working and living in Singapore, and hopes to be able to relate her learning experiences with others in her home country.
