Written on December 13, 2019 at 6.05pm on Subway Line 15, following a conversation with a student playwright.
Tuwa
Laman ng aking isipa’y iyong nakikita.
Delight
When you see what’s on my mind.
Bighani
Damdaming ipinararating sa’yo’y nananatili.
Amazed
When my emotions leave you spellbound.
Taka
Paano ba umaabot sa’yo aking mga ideya?
Wonder
How come my ideas reach your kind?
Pangamba
Baka sakaling ang mga ideya maging dahilan ng pagdududa.
Worry
When my thoughts leave you in doubt, downed.
Lungkot
Minsa’y sa utak umiikot ang mga ideyang malilikot.
Sadness
When foolish thoughts sometimes remain in my head.
Bukás
Kalooba’y lumalabas sa paggamit ng mga salitang matatas.
Freedom
When expressions release restrained feelings.
Luwag
Mga pangungusap na sa damdami’y nagpapanatag.
Comfort
When everything gets calm through the words you’ve said.
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