B10:31
Tonight I called my mother after work.
Kagabi tumawag ako sa nanay ko pagkatapos ng trabaho.
The day was long and full of small fights.
Mahaba ang araw at puno ng maliliit na away.
Her voice sounded tired, but warm.
Parang pagod ang boses niya, pero mainit.
She asked about my lunch, not my meeting.
Tinanong niya ang tanghalian ko, hindi ang meeting ko.
I told her about a small win.
Kinwento ko sa kanya ang maliit na tagumpay.
She said she was proud of me.
Sabi niya, proud siya sa akin.
Those words fixed something inside me.
Inayos ng mga salitang iyon ang loob ko.
Work is heavy, but her voice is light.
Mabigat ang trabaho, pero magaan ang boses niya.
I put the phone down, feeling strong.
Ibinaba ko ang phone, parang lumakas ako.
Maybe that call was the best part of my day.
Siguro iyon ang pinakamagandang parte ng araw ko.
Dialing Home After a Hard Day
by @angel80