I am sly as a fox.

Deceptive, clever, and cunning to survive in this world where Survival of the fittest is the main theme. If you are weak and a nobody, expect to be belittled and trampled on like you are some trash.

I can wear any mask and pretend to be easy to mess with, but what they do not know is I use their weaknesses as my stepping stones to reach the peak of my success where when I look down, I'll see them who mocked me before, with full of envy and anger on their faces.

It is the most satisfying success I will ever get after suffering from their hands.

- Lester Yoso

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I was once a taintless white dove locked up in a colorful birdcage. The colors were so bright and was designed elegantly, yet I feel so miserable since I know this isn't the place I must be.

I flapped my wings aggressively to escape, and I succeeded in freeing myself; however, in exchange were deep wounds and injured wings that made me lose my flying capability.

I only desired to gain freedom, yet the place where I fell made me taste the repetition of my tragic history.

It was a deep well that contained no water but only darkness. For help, I never stopped screaming but to no avail.

Now, I am no more a taintless white dove. This turned me into a needy, desperate soul waiting for someone who will reach for me and save me in this another cage of sorrow.

-Hyacinth De Vegas