I’ll cut to the chase: This is a depressing poem.
However, that’s not the major reason why I fancy it. The overwhelming feels that this masterpiece emit is a just a strike. A bonus point, I must say. But what caught my heart is the nakedness of its connection to reality. Every point, illustration and inference included between the lines are all terrifyingly true to what we call life. More specifically, the system or cycle of life.
Rainbow Rowell once wrote that art wasn’t supposed to look nice. It was supposed to make you feel something. I think poetry does that just fine.
So it’s safe to say that poems are works of art, right?
But this, this doesn’t just make you feel something. It makes you want to do something; rip the system and burn down paper infrastructures in this freaking paper town.
So yeah, that is how I express my love for this poem.
Without further ado, here’s the poem.
A PIECE OF ADVICE: DON’T BYPASS ANY PHRASE TO FEEL THE FULL EFFECT
Have you noticed? Eateries nowadays are like mushrooms that are continuously popping up everywhere we look. The peculiar issue here is that they are almost always the same. From the menu, to the cute ambiance you can sense just from the looks of the entrance. These restaurants are what you call conformers to the wants of society.
You want something different?
Like a restaurant set apart from the world?
Welcome to The Hideout Café.
A place where you can have multiple bonding sessions with our Father.
A place where you can meet other fellow Christians.
The best part: You can be sure you won’t be a victim of food poisoning.
The Hideout Café is located along Malingap Street in Teachers Village, Diliman. It's near Maginhawa, the infamous food street in the city.
The space is cozy and small. Nonetheless, it has this pure ambience which makes it perfect for life groups.
Cheesy rice toppings! Delish!
Have I mentioned that it's owned by a young Christian? If I'm not mistaken, he must be in his early twenties.
So yeah, I don't just come here for the food. I support the guy, too. He surely is talented. :)
