He gave me songs
I wrote him poems
We speak in a language we call our own

Gibberish, they say
They do not understand
How we know each other' minds
That we read each other's souls

Our language goes beyond
What the universe already knows
They will never get the voice
That's stuck inside our core

No one hears the scream of the muffled mouth
No one hears the cry of the dying heart
No one hears, because they do not listen

A cry of pain, of anguish, of anger
Radiating from a silent scream
That tears her every fiber

"I'm fine" is all they heard
For they block out the truth
For a pretty little lie

Isang buntong hininga
Kapalit ng libo-libong alaala
Na dala ng mga kanta
Na dati'y inalay niya sayo, sinta

"Don't worry, I'm here"

Words that came from your mouth
Words that saved me from drought

Words that sent too much rain
Words that brought unbelievable pain

Why did you have to lie, my dear?

Sadness drips
While the mind wanders
To what used to be
Back when we made wonders

Tears glisten
While the ears listen
To what once was music
That played to our rhythm

Hands shake
While the body yearns
You came too close
Only to have you turn

Time passes
While the heart heals
The memories are fading
Slowly through the years

As she walked through twilight
She felt shivers down her spine
It was cold, and she was bare
With lonely thoughts in her mind

Then suddenly came a whisper
A strange but comforting sound
His voice, filled with warmth
That melted the ice all around

I died a little bit inside
And for that, I have to say goodnight

Goodnight to the memories
And all those sappy playlists
that made my heart ponder
On how we made wonders

Goodnight to the heartaches
And all the sweet mistakes
To your deep black eyes
And your beautiful smile

Goodnight to the pain
That I felt each day
You strayed away from me
Towards the dark blue sea

Goodnight to the happiness
The pain, the sadness
The whirl of emotions
Too many to mention

Goodnight to you, my love
You're a gift from up above
A gift that wasn't meant for me
A love that wasn't meant to be

I have a lot to say
But honestly,
I’m okay
Well, barely

I’ll get through this
I know I will
I’ve felt this before;
This cold night chill

There’s a lot in my mind
Everything’s haywire
I’m trying to find,
Find something,
But I’m tired

Even this poem’s going haywire
It’s hazy, and messy
Just like me

A promise of love
To the moon, and back
A circumnavigation
A travel, an exploration

A rocket ship
A short trip
Guess your moon was just on the corner

This time, last year
Everything was different
We were happy
So what changed?

Ang nais ko lang naman ay iyong maging tahanan
Sa tuwing ika’y nasasaktan, nanlalamig, at nahihirapan
Kaya’t bakit ako’y ginawang panandaliang silungan?
Iniwan at kinalimutan nang natapos ang ulan

Play the music
Stop. Repeat.
I'm getting addicted to the beat

A song of love
Of sorrow. Of happiness.
I can't believe I'm in this mess

Play the music
Stop. Repeat.
Tears fall down
For such beautiful sound

A beat that I have always known
A heart that I can't call my own

Don’t worry, it’s okay
To hit the pause button
Whenever it’s too much

You can’t hit replay
You can’t fast forward
But you can take a break

Then you hit play again
When you’re ready
When you’re better

So you can fix what
You wished to replay
So you can live on
And move forward

Every day she walked
Trailing people she loves
Wishing they’d look back
Give her a glance
Or stop for a little while
Though they never did
So she begun to collect scraps
Like pieces they left over
Or trash they throw at her
Useless little things
That she kept as mementos
For when she goes to sleep
Because she believes
Its a little better
To have a piece of them
Than nothing at all

There are three simple words
That I’ve been meaning to say
Though they seem to get stuck
Whenever you come my way

I stare at you and I smile
Then you look back and I hide
It’s quite quizzical you see
You have this effect on me

It’s been there long before
Can’t seem to shake it off
It is you I adore
Too bad I can’t say more

So in this poem I’ll be strong
‘Gon say the words like a song
I love you my baby
You and all your crazy

Mahal, tahan na
Di mo kasalanan
Kung hindi ikaw
Ang pinili niya

Mahal, tahan na
Di ka nagkulang
Di niya lang batid
Ang iyong nararamdaman

Mahal, tahan na
Di na magbabago
Ang sakit at pighati
Na ramdam ng ‘yong puso

My heart’s gone weary
It’s shrivelling, it’s hiding
And it hurts like hell

Everyone loves the sun
Who brightens everyone’s day
They talk about her light, her warmth,
her radiance on display
She’s perfect, they always say

But what happens when
The clouds begin to form
When the sun’s brightness dims
and out comes the storm?
She’s still there, isn’t she?

But why isn’t she loved
the same way anymore?

We both live
Two worlds apart

I live, not worrying about what tomorrow brings for right now, everything’s okay
He lives, lonely every day,
but holding on for a better someday

I live for what is here, close to me, something I can reach, someone I can touch
He lives for what will be, far away, something he will reach, someone he will touch

I live for the daily laughters, the ongoing memories, afraid of what is to come
He lives for that better day, somewhere far away, forgetting to live in what is now

We both live two worlds apart
That’s why we forget to meet
In the in-between
Of what is now, and what is to come

The greatest pain is felt
When the physical tears are gone
And they think that you are fine
‘Cause they don’t see the broken soul
That’s weeping deeply inside

I wake up with a heavy heart
Ragged breathing and hidden scars

Inhale, exhale, repeat
I chant to the silent beat

I looked around from left to right
And realized I want to fight

Fight for you, and fight for me
And all the things that we could be

Gone are the carefree days of youth
Running and laughing in the sun
Towards nowhere and everywhere
Both at the same time

Gone are the memories
Collected and kept
Gone are the people
That for once we have met

Gone are the laughters
That once were so loud
Gone are the feelings
That once were so proud

Dear child,
You’re all grown up
It’s time to face the future
There’s no turning back