B10:33
I called my mother tonight.
Tinawagan ko si nanay ngayong gabi.
She picked up after two rings.
Sumagot siya pagkatapos ng dalawang ring.
Her voice felt like a warm blanket.
Parang mainit na kumot ang boses niya.
We talked about the mango tree in our yard.
Napag-usapan namin ang puno ng mangga sa bakuran.
She said it gave sweet fruit this year.
Sabi niya matatamis ang bunga ngayong taon.
I remembered climbing it as a child.
Naalala ko noong umaakyat ako riyan noong bata pa.
She asked if I was eating well.
Tinanong niya kung kumakain ako nang maayos.
I lied and said yes.
Nagsinungaling ako at sinabing oo.
But she knew I was tired.
Pero alam niyang pagod ako.
She told me to rest and cook soup.
Sinabihan niya akong magpahinga at magluto ng sabaw.
Simple advice, yet it filled my heart.
Simpleng payo, pero napuno nito ang puso ko.
I hung up and felt less alone.
Nagbaba ako ng tawag at hindi na gaanong nag-iisa.
RO
A call with my mother
by @rommelworld