I Wonder

We never dated,

We were just good friends.

But I guess that's the reason

Why you are the hardest to forget.

It's been almost five years since we first met,

Yet I remember every moment of that event.

As I got to know you more,

And as you lent me your ears and precious time,

Without judging me for who I am,

I slowly fell in love...

With every single fiber of your being,

Including your quirks and flaws.

We never dated,

We were just good friends,

Oh, I wonder,

How did I move on from my past lovers,

Yet remain bound to loving you?

Orpheus

 As if your songs and poems of love weren't enough,

You descended into the shadowy underworld to plead with the gods.

You told Hades and Persephone

How much you loved Eurydice.

Everyone was touched by your song and story,

So they gave you one chance and the right of entry.

But then you lost when you broke the rule.

Oh, the things you did for love, they turned you into a fool.

So everyday you wept and sang your songs,

And swore to never love another.

Then came the day you had long awaited...

Your death.

Finally, the two of you met,

And walked side by side without the fear

Of losing each other

Ever again.

Audacity

You can't expect people to think and act the same way you do.

No matter how hard you try, you can't force them

To be mindful and care for the company they work for.

It's sad to see that no matter how generous the company has been,

There are still those who do not care how well or poorly they perform,

Yet they have the audacity to ask for more.

Linger

 Now I understand

Why others delete photos,

And leave no traces.

It's because...

These images and videos,

They bring back

So many memories and feelings.

A sudden rush of blood,

Palpitations,

As I was brought back

To that moment.

It took me even further.

The years we spent talking,

Cheering each other,

From our smallest to the biggest wins,

They meant so much to me.

I loved you,

And I think I still do.

Perhaps, some memories

Are meant to linger,

Even longer,

And even when the photos fade.

Goodnight

It took more than 2 attempts

To begin writing and to finish

My heavy eyelids droop within each passing minute

My phone slips from my hand

As I fall asleep

Nakakapagpabagabag

Nakakapagpabagabag

Ang mga katanungan na aking naiisip

Mahal pa rin ba talaga kita?

O ang ikaw na dati kong nakilala?

Mas magugustuhan ko ba ang bagong ikaw?

O magkaiba na ba ang ating mga pananaw?

Gifts

 "Lazada po,", 

the delivery riders greet,

once or twice a day,

as my parcels arrive,

like little gifts of joy.

Pieces of furniture, shelves, organizers,

and also some decorations,

I purchased and DIY-ed,

in an attempt to make a cozy room.

Keys

 A ring of keys on my left hand,

I open the door with the access chip,

The keys janggling as I do my rounds.

Ground floor, second floor, and the third,

Thank God I have no business at the fourth,

And certainly also none in the basement.

I swore I signed up for the CMT position,

Not for accounting, purchasing or marketing,

Yet here I am, juggling tasks,

Wondering what it is I am doing.

I appreciate the trust and high expectations,

My bosses are nice, supportive and generous,

But I hope the others could do their jobs.

My keys jangle as I do my rounds,

Making music like a tambourine,

Announcing my arrival.