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Issue Details: First known date: 1990... 1990 Rituals : Selected Poems 1985-1990
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Manila,
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Philippines,
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Southeast Asia, South and East Asia, Asia,:UST Press , 1990 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Doori"Strange how an upright door beckons,", Merlinda Bobis , single work poetry (p. 53-54)
Katrina's Storyi"grandma is a little girl", Merlinda Bobis , single work poetry (p. 55)
In the Parki"Elbows corned from too much propping up her head,", Merlinda Bobis , single work poetry (p. 57)
Peoplenessi"The certain beauty of your grimace", Merlinda Bobis , single work poetry (p. 58-59)
Readingi"your words", Merlinda Bobis , single work poetry (p. 60)
Cagsawai"Only the tower lonely for a bell,", Merlinda Bobis , single work poetry (p. 63-64)
When Grandmother Undoes Her Hairi"when grandmother undoes her hair,", Merlinda Bobis , single work poetry (p. 65-66)
The Windowkeeperi"The cracks repeat her profile", Merlinda Bobis , single work poetry (p. 67-68)
To the Morning's Fat Mani"The way you smother windows", Merlinda Bobis , single work poetry (p. 69-70)
Afternoon Madonnai"her eyes leap from the crib", Merlinda Bobis , single work poetry (p. 71-72)
Picnici"gathering shells is praying", Merlinda Bobis , single work poetry (p. 75)
From the High Placesi"how to insinuate herself", Merlinda Bobis , single work poetry (p. 76)
Detaineei"how easily a speck of bird", Merlinda Bobis , single work poetry (p. 77)
Note: Poem dated: March 19, 1987
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