#filipino poet

every day i rise
to the thought
of seeing him;
of another day
to wrap my arms
around his body
and keep him warm.

and every night i set
to the thought
of losing him;
to the harsh winds
and the cold breeze
and to the grey woman
his eyes are set upon.

but tomorrow i will rise again.

#3 | an astronomical trilogy

she rules over me;
my tides, my emotions
she holds me down
she pulls me over
and i oblige
i’m at her mercy
every time.

she stuck around me
but her tired eyes
are far away; at a distance
she’s stuck around me
forever
even when i know
she will never;
be mine.
not truly.

#2 | an astronomical trilogy

he can’t touch me
he’s scared
he’ll burn too bright
never knowing
i loved him
for the same reason
everyday.

he won’t touch me
he’s afraid
i’ll catch fire
never knowing
it’s the same fire
that keeps me alive
everyday.

#1 | an astronomical trilogy