Written by Kyna Marquez

You asked him to come see you 

because everyone else was busy. 

He got on his bicycle

and rushed towards your home.

Because for him, there was only you.

I took the same train you did. 

Just to admire you. 

Like the way we used to gaze on stars.  My eyes were filled with unrequited admiration.

Ang tagal ko nang naghihintay. 

Masakit. Nakakapagod. 

Pero maghihintay pa rin. 

Kasi alam kong dadating ka

at alam mong hindi kita palalampasin.

In a sea of people, I would not look at you. 

I’d rather hold you tight. 

Warm your hands in the same intense way those LEDs light.

Green. 

She took the cab and left.

Yellow. 

She left you with a kiss on a forehead.

Red. 

Kiss that halted the marvelous tune. 

Stumped.

How cruel is it that you wanted more but received less?

We agreed to wait. 

We agreed to meet. 

In the end, we just crossed paths. 

We’ll meet. 

Someday, if we still agree to wait.

I wish I did not mind you.

Just like the way I was invincible to you

As you were lost in your phone. 

But there you were, 

Standing still.

Slowly, making me a thief. 

Stealing glances.

Slowly, making me holy.

She’s a cold person,

but she would have loved it 

if you ate with her at 4 am 

just because you liked her company.

He’s a warm person,

And would have stayed the same

if you told him you loved him back too.