We have salt from sieving sea water through singed husks, charcoal, and ash.We have stars because a woman took off her adornments to pound rice in the mortar.We have pineapples because a child couldn't find anything she was asked to find.What of the … Read on blog or Reader Via Negativa Read on blog or Reader Fables By Luisa A. Igloria on September 1, 2024 We have salt from sieving sea water  through singed husks, charcoal, and ash. We have stars because a woman took off  her adornments to pound rice in the mortar. We have pineapples because a child  couldn't find anything she was asked to find. What of the origins of fire or flood, drought or war? Centuries ago, boats with cannons landed on our shores. Comment

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