«Our blood our toil, Our Soil» by Nigel Byng X «I Shall Return… Then Leave Again» by Michelle Ayon Navajas This collaboration is a powerful poetic dialogue confronting the legacies of colonialism, imperialism, and historical trauma. Nigel’s poem delivers a sweeping indictment of European colonialism and capitalist exploitation, emphasizing resistance and unity among the oppressed.... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«hollow bones» by D.M. Navajas i’ve been livingunder the assumptionthat i deserved the wayyou loved meor didn’tor triedor failedmy bones are very hollowi need less weight to flyi think i had much more to givebut you didn’t let me trymy heart is made of tallowthey burn me when i risei won’t be burdened by how... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«Night» by Maria Michaela The crickets playThe fireflies slowly come outThey blink and twinkle like stars from the skyI take in the momentYou by my sideI turn and see the silhouette of your faceI close my eyesWanting to remember all that you are right nowMidnight is fast approaching © Maria Michaela| Hotel by Masticadores
«Window to Yesterday» by Scarlet Rose by the window, she sighs nestled in cushions,savoring the peace of leisurely mornings;beneath the gently swaying cherry blossom tree,a girl dances around catching the drifting petals. in a blink, a strikingly different scene unfoldsーscattered cushions, shattered peace;a girl and her siblings huddle in a cornerーcowering in fear, whispering hesitant... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«TRUTH AND LIES» by Maggie WatsonIf it is the truth you seek, swallow your lies. Even when coated in sugar, deception burns. Truth leaves no bitterness on the tongue. Unless applied harshly as puni…| Hotel by Masticadores
“Into the unknown” by Ritu Negi Jittering heart and sweating palms,Out of the box, both my legs and arms,Over the top, into exile I jump,Insomniacally, snoozing all my alarms. What’s the picture?Where is the map?Where are you going,What if it’s a trap? With the weight of these questionsand doubt of my own,I tripped over planning... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«Words Already Written» by Kritika Tanvi The wisdom I met Past has it all in its hands Many have gained the same and gone Only the words written are left behind Confirming the unconfirmed Yet the unconfirmed is a side And like the cycle is the life Both to become one Comprehended and Confirmed Yet... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
“The Graves of Saint Paul” by Michael L. Utley My mother lay in the ground at my feet beneath sun-bleached summer grass and faded plastic flowers and a headstone I hadn’t seen for nearly ten …| Hotel by Masticadores
I know how to raise a child. I have four beautiful girls, and raising them wasn’t easy. But now that they’re all grown—with the youngest still in school—I find myself wanting to give myself a soft pat on the back and say, “Congratulations.” At the same time, I wonder, “How did you do it?” Sure, I could... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«Still Broken Hearted» by Lynn White Something new will come from itI’m sure.I think I’ve found the keyat last.I tried so hard to hold ittogetherto keep it from breakingeven though the signs were all so ominousin the end there was nothingI could dothe lock had jammedthe darkness filled youto overflowingand split your heart in two. First... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«Lies» by Kristine Joy Verdeflor Scianneux Late night texting,What are you doing?Who are you talking?Who is that girl?Her number is not even registered. You said it’s nothing.She’s just your collea…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Metamorphosis» by Zewayé A tender egg was laid the minute I let youSlip through the doorway of my thoughts.Your words began to sprout and grow—Like a seed you carefully brought. Your lies began to taint my mind,Corrupting all I used to know.Unwittingly, I fed that plant,Believing love was what you sowed. I bought into your... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
Rowena Liwanag Suarez has long dreamed of publishing a book. However, that dream was often set aside in favor of life’s many duties and responsibilities. “At some point, I thought it would never happen,” Rowena shared. But life has a way of surprising us. Just when she had nearly given up on publishing, she met... Leer más →| Hotel by Masticadores
«A House Built On Lies» by Bianca Alina Every time I see you desperately trying to save this house built on lies, I feel a wave of sickness wash over me. You are so engulfed in your fantasies …| Hotel by Masticadores
«DECEIT» by Maggie WatsonLittle birdies tell stories that travelas vultures gorge themselves on the lies that unravel. Elephants have good memories, which isa great asset when you truncate lines wi…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Clouds of shame» by Kimberly Vargas Agnese swirl abuse’til light separates from darklike oil and vinegar inkwellsand blame lays upon misused sheets.Separatethe hit man’s truth from …| Hotel by Masticadores
So, who’s making it to our 2026 Best of the Net nominations? 2024 was an incredibly busy and fulfilling year for me in my editorial role within the Masticadores family. I took the helm at …| Hotel by Masticadores
12 entradas publicadas por michnavs en August 2025| Hotel by Masticadores
«Lies» by Navin Bhansali Not a friend, nor family,Nor anyone else—It was always me,The one who lied to myself. Telling myselfI didn’t deserve the love I received.But tell me—How much self-wor…| Hotel by Masticadores
15 entradas publicadas por michnavs en July 2025| Hotel by Masticadores
«Bittersweet Farewell» by Mary Grace Amores RojoI still remember our very first encounter,Filled with pure bliss, fun, and laughter.Who would’ve thought I’d trust again,After all the trauma and sil…| Hotel by Masticadores
«In The Name Of Love» by Jonalyn Perez In the name of Love I will be happy for youIn the name of LoveI will respect and support youIn the name of LoveI will understand and forgive youIn the na…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Lies» by Nigel Byng Your lips moveto this deceitful grooveEvery syllable from your tongue is a dangerous lieI’ve heard them time and again over the countless livesI’ve lived and diedYet I stick ar…| Hotel by Masticadores
«After Rain Skies: Breaking Barriers, Giving Voice» I am beyond grateful and absolutely thrilled to read more reviews of After Rain Skies: The Global Anthology on Amazon. Reading heartfel…| Hotel by Masticadores
«at your service» by D.M. Navajas you lost all my goodwillby loving me the sameafter all this timeand all the timei triedcriednegotiated for better termsof surrenderfrom a flag that never served me…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Dawn» by Maria Michaela Suddenly, I feel time slipping byI can’t hold the hoursAnd you slowly seem to fade and melt awayLike the night preparing for the coming dawnI didn’t want you to goBut you s…| Hotel by Masticadores
«A Rainy Day» by Rowena Liwanag Suarez The rain,holds so much hope for kindred sentimental soulsbut for a desolate soul like meit rekindles an unhealed deep wound The rain,a constant re…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Lies» by Karlyn Miraflor You charmed me with your short but brimming intense messages of love. Your false pretense gave me confidence that this love is ours.Only to find that there is a «she-him» …| Hotel by Masticadores
«Liar/Lies», Acrostic poem by Maria Michaela Look at you all innocent lookingIncapable of breaking truths, it seemsAren’t you just the sweet, sweet talkerRomancing your way to my heart Leave …| Hotel by Masticadores
«Heart Ablaze» by Bianca Alina and Nigel Byng I wrote you hundreds of love letters,And now that you are by my side,Words fail me.The passion I tried to contain has only grown stronger with every mo…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Messiah» by Nigel Byng There will be no martyrs, only memesHe stands an enigma,Some drawn to his flame,His charismaa royal dispositionA king must therefore reside withinAnd so he holds court in op…| Hotel by Masticadores
When the Sun Sets on Minimum Wageby Khaley Dela Rama The sun sinks behind the rusted gate,gold spilling on backs bent and sweating.We clock out when the streetlights flicker,coins rattling like loo…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Living in 20s, Felt Like It» by Danna When I was a kid, I used to admire adults.I gazed at how they do things.They looked composed,like life was made to be easy.After all, adults already had so mu…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Lies» by Ritu Negi When you already know the truth,But still watch them lie to you,Oh, the hurt, the pain you feel,When it comes from someone who once said they’d die for you. The sky cries, the s…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Lies» by Friscia Magbanua Everything feels intact in our bones..Love is our tragedy and hope becomes our formality. I felt you with every corner of my dreams but none of it is making any sense. Am…| Hotel by Masticadores
"Hotel of the Broken Hearts" / Editor: Michelle Ayon Navajas| Hotel by Masticadores
15 entradas publicadas por michnavs en January 2025| Hotel by Masticadores
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Michelle Ayon Navajas (born June 23, 1976) is a Filipino poet, writer, and educator. She is a Best-Selling international Poet known for her books reaching the #1 spot within days of their release.…| Hotel by Masticadores
15 entradas publicadas por michnavs en April 2025| Hotel by Masticadores
15 entradas publicadas por michnavs en March 2025| Hotel by Masticadores
«Breaking Chains Through Poetry: Scarlet Rose on Life, Womanhood, and Strength» Today, we have the pleasure of talking with Scarlet Rose, a talented Filipina poet whose words have captured the hear…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Echoes» by Bianca Alina When you touched me, it felt as if I were brought back to life;Every fiber of my being ignited with wild intensity.The first time we made love,My soul overflowed with the e…| Hotel by Masticadores
«This Adobo Life» by Noel Aquino Releasing Soon Blurb In This Adobo Life, Noel Aquino shares a journey of love, resilience, and self-discovery through poetry and prose. Blending personal journ…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Dear Future Wife» by J.D. Phoebus J. AguasNow I know whyI waited anddidn’t takemy chanceson others,why there was somethingholding me back,why do I have to walk alone…and now that IR…| Hotel by Masticadores
Step into a world where the simple joys of life are celebrated through the timeless beauty of verse. Poetry Treasures 5: Small Pleasures brings together a vibrant collection of poems from the talen…| Hotel by Masticadores
Poetry Treasures 5: Small Pleasures I am thrilled to be part of «Poetry Treasures 5: Small Pleasures». That is now an Amazon Top New Release in Poetry Anthologies. This anthology Poetry Treasures i…| Hotel by Masticadores
Happy and blessed Sunday dear friends and poets! Let’s dive into this week’s happenings at Hotel By Masticadores Stay in the loop—subscribe via email or WordPress for fresh updates on prose and poe…| Hotel by Masticadores
«My Dearest» by Jake Will you call me crazy?Because I told you are importantWill you walk away?Because I told you I like you I only met you for few daysBut It feels that my soul knew you all alongY…| Hotel by Masticadores
Ancient Voices: Poems About Ancient Egypt by Dawn Pisturino Published by Horse Mesa Press. The Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover editions will be available on Amazon on May 1, 2025. The Ki…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Resilience in Verse: An Interview with Poet and Survivor, April» Today, we have the privilege of sitting down with April, a remarkable individual whose story and work are both deeply inspiring and…| Hotel by Masticadores
«After Rain Skies The Global Anthology» A Reflection by Maria Elena Mana-ay Parcon To God be the Highest Glory ✨🙏 It seems like yesterday when our Editor Ms Michelle Ayon Navajas has invited me to …| Hotel by Masticadores
«US» by Friscia Magbanua I thought giving us space would be better for the both of us. But it gets harder everyday. We did everything we can to recover what we lost. But it …| Hotel by Masticadores
«February 29» by Norj Joseph We frequently speak of loveIn either poetry or proseWhen we spoke of our loveOur two hearts arose For two decades pastNothing’s changed»Babe, I love you right fro…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Love On Borrowed Time» by Norj Joseph Our love is on borrowed time as we know itEvery hour, every second, and every minuteThe clock’s soft tick and the hourglass turned upside downWe are on …| Hotel by Masticadores
When I met her for the first time, she was sitting quietly outside my building, just chillin’, listening to her music. She had the most eclectic musical tastes of any person I’d ever met. We spoke …| Hotel by Masticadores
Happy and blessed Sunday dear friends and poets! Let’s dive into this week’s happenings at Hotel By Masticadores Stay in the loop—subscribe via email or WordPress for fresh updates on prose and poe…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Bridging Care and Creativity: An Insightful Conversation with Kristine Joy Verdeflor Scianneaux.» «Crafting healing words from the heart of a nurse.» In today’s interview, we delve into the creati…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Spring» by Smitha Vishwanath It’s the kind of weatherThat makes everything seem in love-the white-browed wagtail with the Palash branches,the pink trumpet flowers with the blushing sunthe co…| Hotel by Masticadores
«What They Don’t See» by Martha Gloria Byng-Cornwall What they don’t see is my bleeding heart.Every drop of stained blood from his filthy hands still course through my veins.My heart no…| Hotel by Masticadores
2007 (A true story) by Maria Michaela There is a part of my memory that I can’t access Kept hidden and locked up automatically by my brain The key thrown away I was nineteen, just going throug…| Hotel by Masticadores
«BARE ME NOT» by Friscia Magbanua Love is an extreme feeling a person could have and also has the power to destroy you. I had to love you,not because you’re broke as hell.not because you’re unstabl…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Shattered» by Michelle Ayon Navajas you left me off guard,with wounds that run deep.a heart shattered and scarred,from promises you couldn’t keep. i’m left feeling lost and alone,wondering where i…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Mighty as a Sword» by Etya Vasserman Krichmar Words can uplift us, and words can destroy,They can inspire or deeply annoy—Words, as mighty as the sword. Words build love yet foster hate,They wound…| Hotel by Masticadores
Epilogue for After Rain Skies: The Global Anthology, by Michelle Ayon Navajas I see hope,after the rain,when the clouds dissipate,and the sun begins to shine with newfound brilliance.I see light,af…| Hotel by Masticadores
Editor’s Pick «Sun Haiku 365 Days of Sunrise» by Dawn Pisturino Book Blurb This collection of traditional and non-traditional haiku is dedicated to the sun and its effects on people, animals,…| Hotel by Masticadores
Book Blurb: «A Constellation of Almosts» offers beautifully relatable reflections and a wave of nostalgia, making it an unforgettable companion for millennials and those who cherish life’s bittersw…| Hotel by Masticadores
“Silence” by April The stale air of the cold breeze is chillingThe deafening silence is loudThe distance while you’re right there is globalI can’t bear the sightI am right here, but you’re not …| Hotel by Masticadores
«The Custodian» by Nigel Byng It was the monarch butterfly tattoo that got me. It occupies a corner of her right shoulder, peeking from under the strap of her vest. Ink has meaning, and monarch but…| Hotel by Masticadores
«A Father’s Shadow in the Middle of the Rain» by Norj Joseph It was christmas eve, but the rain fell gently, blanketing the world with cold water.Inside the cozy warmth of their home, a young…| Hotel by Masticadores
Happy and blessed Sunday dear friends and poets! Let’s dive into this week’s happenings at Hotel By Masticadores Stay in the loop—subscribe via email or WordPress for fresh updates on prose and poe…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Celebrating Our Nominees: A Tribute to Hotel By Masticadores’ Talent at Spillwords» 2024 has been an exceptional and productive year for Hotel By Masticadores, filled with incredible contrib…| Hotel by Masticadores
Interview with Gary Gautier: Exploring the Heart of His Creative Journey Today, I am thrilled to welcome Gary Gautier, a versatile author whose work spans poetry, fiction, and literature with profo…| Hotel by Masticadores
«My Portrait in Oils» by Priscilla Bettis My portrait is simple, unembellished and true in its colors, even the blueof the shadows under my eyesand the taupe of my skirt’s folds.Each stroke of his …| Hotel by Masticadores
«My Other Half, My Moon Love» by Precious Magdaleno in every star that glows in the midnight blue sky,the strange beauty of love is softly burning,with every beat of my heart, your absence I feel,&…| Hotel by Masticadores
In Betweens by Friscia Magbanua How convenient for you when it’s time to leave. Does it bother you leaving the living dead? How does it feel to express your agony? Is it for a long term? “Bec…| Hotel by Masticadores
My dear friends and poets, I share with you the inspiring story of Barbara Leonhard, a fellow Masticadores editor, a brilliant poet and a personal favorite. You can access the Columbia Missourian a…| Hotel by Masticadores
“Always Been My Favorite” by Kristine Joy Verdeflor Scianneaux You are always my favorite I doMy always my favorite go toYou have always beenMy forever favorite. You are always my fa…| Hotel by Masticadores
AcroYoga by Miriam Costa I never had to fight my sportsmanship, had some small fear but a concise side. There, I am with an empty mind, learning to be #born# again, I would say…. feeling like anoth…| Hotel by Masticadores
Old News by Maria Michaela They are the talk of the town Oh how well suited they are! People adore and envy them both Local town celebrities, they seem to be There was a time when things were simpl…| Hotel by Masticadores
Saint-Émilion by Francisco Bravo Cabrera (WP, AUG 2022) Indian Summers,learning to swim,while trying to harmonise a hymn to the wind.Learning to kiss in the shade of a sculpturethat glorified gods …| Hotel by Masticadores
You by Norj Joseph You were my radiant sunshine A day in my lonely nights And the decreasing rays in my colorful lights You were my garden of flowers Red roses for my weary heart And chrysanthe…| Hotel by Masticadores
