stamped randomly
against the grain
of the wooden table—
each a decade’s worth
of stories summarized
to an hour
of infrequent sipping
and restless hands
that lift and set
the dewing cups
on a slightly newer
place.
Two.
Four.
Five circles.
Outlining where
our stories move.
The next turn
would be yours,
on the sixth
narrative
we punctuate with
silence and stares
as if culling
some things worthwhile
from the hazy past
written on the span
between your eyes.
Arvin Ebdalin Narvaza is a poetry writer hailing from Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Poetry has always been the compass of his creative journey, guiding him through the vast landscapes of emotions, thoughts, and experiences. With great passion and dedication, he has honed his craft and he strives to share his voice with a wider audience. He published some of his poems at Dagmay, Bisaya Magasin (Manila Bulletin), and Habi Literary Folio. Currently, he is studying for his Ph.D. at Ateneo de Davao University.