In this heartfelt episode, we dive into Sarah Kay's poignant spoken word piece Table Games. Through playful puns and the intimacy of shared games, the poem takes us on a journey of love, wit, and the bittersweet realization of heartbreak. Listeners will feel the tension between humor and sorrow as Kay beautifully captures the intricacies of a relationship—where laughter once filled the room and quiet pain now lingers.

Kay reflects on those moments at restaurant tables, where objects sparked playful banter between two lovers. However, as the scene shifts to a Whole Foods breakup, the playful puns turn to missed opportunities and silent grief. From the clever quips to the unspoken words that linger, this episode invites us to explore the deep connection between love and language, humor and heartache.

Join us as we break down the layers of wordplay, vulnerability, and emotional tension in Table Games.

In this episode, we delve into Horacio De La Costa, SJ's poignant essay "Jewels of the Pauper," written against the backdrop of a nation grappling with poverty and colonial influences. Despite the absence of towering literary figures like Shakespeare or Cervantes, De La Costa highlights the true wealth of the Filipino people—music and faith. These treasures, he argues, unite a nation divided by dialects and regional differences, binding Filipinos in shared culture and resilience. Join us as we explore the enduring power of these "jewels" and their role in the nation's strength and unity.

"Dulce et Decorum est" is a poem written by Wilfred Owen during World War I. The Latin title is taken from Ode 3.2 of the Roman poet Horace and means "it is sweet and fitting". It is followed by pro patria mori, which means "to die for one's country".

Cover by Haj Cabrera. "Phil Kaye is one of my favorite spoken word poets. His other works include 'Repetition', 'When Love Arrives', and 'Surplus'. He has an undeniable way with words. His poems are always interesting.

Hey guys, my name is Haj and this podcast called Lit. Covers which is just a shortened name for literature covers is where I dump well my covers of the literary pieces that I personally love. We will also have guests on this podcast who will record their covers of the literary pieces that they adore. These pieces are, for us, timeless and you may or may not have heard of some of them but I hope you'll come to love them as much as we do and I hope you enjoy the content!