"Ang Gabi ay Gabi " (Axel Pinpin)

The Night is the Night

If,

He is the double of sleeplessness and dream,
he’s the expert in doubt and slumber

His youth enlivening and aggressive,
his depth an invitation to drowning.

He is patient waiting for the burglar,
He is brave gambling in wakes.

His essence starving in unease,
the extent of his threats is worrisome

Fear awakens his pallor
his heat, yawning, is alert

The night is the night
If,

His water tide is stretching its limbs from the bed.

August 18, 2006

(translated from Filipino)



( Axel Pinpin, Tugmaang Matatabil, Southern Voices Printing Press, 2008 )