A20:51
My mind often avoids new tastes.
Madalas, iniiwasan ng isip ko ang bagong lasa.
I saw the durian, big and spiky.
Nakita ko ang durian, malaki at matinik.
Its smell was very strong, unusual.
Amoy nito'y napakatapang, kakaiba.
I felt a little fear inside me.
Nakaramdam ako ng kaunting takot.
But I took a small piece.
Pero kumuha ako ng maliit na piraso.
I put it slowly in my mouth.
Dahan-dahan kong isinubo.
The texture was soft, very creamy.
Malambot ang tekstura, sadyang malakrema.
Then a sweet, rich flavor hit me.
Biglang may matamis, masarap na lasa.
It was a big surprise, truly good.
Malaking gulat, talaga palang masarap.
My heart felt a sudden rush.
Ang puso ko'y biglang sumigla.
Now I want to try more things.
Ngayon gusto kong subukan pa ang iba.
New journeys feel possible now.
Ngayon, parang kayang-kaya ang bagong paglalakbay.
DA
A Taste of Unexpected Power
by @daniel_46