WORDS ANONYMOUS

Words Anonymous is a group of spoken word artists based in the Philippines. For bookings and inquiries, please email us at [email protected]. Lablab!

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“Like you, I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Like you, I am a beautiful creation meant to take up space. I am matter. I matter.” —Chameleon, Abby Orbeta

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“We are good people. With or without God.” —Amen, Hallelujah, Serge Gabriel and Trevor Viloria

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“Natatakot sila sa akin. Nasisindak sa lawak ng aninong hinahagis ng mga pakpak. Sa marahang paggapang ng dila. Sa panandaliang paghati ng aking katawan.” —Pakpak, Louise Meets and Kat Roxas

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“SIYA PO!”

—Makapili, Jonel Revistual

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“She watches the news and sees people dropping dead, and I know she's imagined my face in at least one of them.” —Resistance, Roch Lazarte

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We’re sorry we haven’t been updating our Tumblr page recently. But we’ll try our hardest to change that. Thanks for sticking around!

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MARAMING SALAMAT!

So much has happened in the span of three years, and we still can't believe the overwhelming love and support we've been receiving. Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude and we are running out of ways to thank you, but we'll never get tired of trying. Thank you.

Thank you for believing in us and supporting our craft. There are days when we begin to question why we do what we do, but knowing you exist makes the fire in our hearts burn even brighter.

Thank you to everyone who set aside the time and resources to celebrate our third birthday with us. We know how hard it was to buy tickets and adjust your schedules just to see our show, and we truly appreciate it. We hope we made it worth it.

Thank you to those who couldn't physically make it but were with us in spirit. Your support was felt and appreciated by each and every one of us. Your tweets and messages inspire us always.

Thank you to all our friends/extended WA family. Thank you for being with us every step of the way. We love you all so much.

See you all again soon! We can't wait for everything we have in store for you for the rest of the year!

Lots of love and awkward hugs, Words Anonymous

Photo by Nelle Fernandez

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We will fight for you, fight with you. We love you. We see you. You are important. You are beautiful. Thank you for existing. Happy Pride! #Pride2016 #LetLoveIn

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We are deeply proud to announce that our Spoken Word family, Words Anonymous, will be turning 2 this year-- and we are celebrating the best way we know how to: with a grand show unlike any before.

On April 23, 8PM, at the PETA Theater Center, we will be taking to the stage to bring a performance that includes collaborations, new pieces, and our work since day one. After two years of support, we'd like to invite you to come and celebrate with us.

Bring your love, your crushes, your dreams, your brokenness, your boyfriends, your girlfriends, your exes, your dog, some Jollibee, if you want to, but, fair warning: this is a show not for the weak-hearted.

For ticket inquiries and reservations, you may call [phone] loc. 23 or text 09273917379. You may also purchase thru TicketWorld -http://bit.ly/1LQvuEa

WHAT: TWO. (WA'S SECOND ANNIV SHOW) WHEN: APRIL 23, 2016 (SATURDAY) WHERE: PETA THEATER CENTER TICKET PRICE: PhP500

See you there!

Love, WA

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There are mirrors I'd rather not pass in fear of them being the Erised. Our photographs still wave as if they mock me. The portraits on the wall ask me how you are.

M Manese, Minerva McGonagone

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Mahal, hindi mo kailanman maiintindihan ang ibig kong sabihin tuwing sinasabi ko na nakikita ko sa’yo ang buong mundo.

Jihad Mambuay, Parola

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I tell her I am still stuck in last year's August and this is why I can't sleep at night. She starts hanging lights in all my dark corners, trying her hardest to convince me it's Christmas. Trying to convince me to try.

Louise Meets, This Girl

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You are someone's prayer. The amen in a childhood wish.

Roch Lazarte, This Is Not a Love Poem

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Puwede mo ba akong sabayan sa pagkanta na tumpak sa ritmo ng tambol na wala naman talaga?

Henri Igna, Taxi

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Maybe, once upon a time, I can show you what prayers taste like.

Kat Roxas, Jesus Christ

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Ilang beses ko nang isinilid ang puso ko sa garapon at itinapon ito sa dagat sa pag-asa na may magbabalik sa akin nito nang buo pa. Pero ang tagal na, at wala pa akong nakukuha.

Naniniwala Ako, Juan Miguel Severo

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Bago mo ako hawakan, maaari ko bang malaman kung paano mo ako bibitawan? Para kung sakaling iwan mo ako sa kalagitnaan ng daan, mahahanap ng kaliwa ang pabalik sa kanan.

Marka, Zuela Herrera