A2–B10:32
I sat with my tea.
Naupo ako kasama ang aking tsaa.
The cup was warm in my hands.
Mainit ang tasa sa aking mga kamay.
She did not rush me.
Hindi niya ako minadali.
She just looked at me.
Tiningnan lang niya ako.
I talked about my week.
Nagkuwento ako tungkol sa aking linggo.
She nodded and asked small questions.
Tumango siya at nagtanong ng maliliit.
I felt my shoulders loosen.
Naramdaman kong lumuwag ang aking balikat.
The tea was not special.
Hindi espesyal ang tsaa.
But being heard felt like a gift.
Pero parang regalo ang pagiging pinakinggan.
Sometimes listening is enough.
Minsan sapat na ang makinig.
JO
When Someone Really Listens Over Tea
by @josehere