A Patchwork Haiku
Old rubber slippers
Discarded and left behind
An idea takes hold.
Dreams of traveling
By tricycle, or jeepney
leads to artistry.
Toys made from flip-flops
By Jupel Bato Bato
Wonder and delight.
Leading to funding
A school privy, tuition
And a bright future.
Discarded and left behind
An idea takes hold.
Dreams of traveling
By tricycle, or jeepney
leads to artistry.
Toys made from flip-flops
By Jupel Bato Bato
Wonder and delight.
Leading to funding
A school privy, tuition
And a bright future.
This poem is copyright (©) Christine Alemshah 2026
About the Writer
Christine Alemshah
Christine is a second-generation biracial Filipino-American author and mother. Picture books championing innovation, celebrating multiculturalism, and often having a musical vibe are the songs of her heart. Christine's published works have appeared in Little Thoughts Press, Stories for Children, Meegenius!, and Knowonder. Her picture book, BEA'S BALIKBAYAN BOX OF TREASURES, debuts with Free Spirit Publishing on July 15, 2025. She is represented by Vicky Weber of Creative Media Agency.
