you* are the mirror kissed by the beams of the sun thereon showering light upon a dark, slovenly and secretive corner of a small room. As if
I am that small room brightened with so much light it blinded me, it troubled me, but I loved the light not the mirror that breaks...
This is a translation of my Filipino poem entitled "Parang." The translation was made by Ms. Sally A. Bayan; a fellow poet contributing in this portal for poets. Maraming salamat po Ms. Sally! Mabuhay ang mga makatang Pilipino!