Ang Atong Ulahing Pakighinabi
Mahinumduman nako ang ulahing higayon nga kitang duha nagkaistorya
Miingon ka nga limpyo kaayo ang mga bungbong sa among panimalay
Ug misulog-sulog ka nga mapuno na kini og mga buling puhon
Misulti ka nga hapinan og panapton ang mga mahait nga mga kilid sa lamesa ug aparador
Kay paspas managko ang mga bata ug basin mapakong
Mihangyo ka nga dili paraton ang mga sud-an
Ug magluto gyud ko kanunay og law-oy
Pagkahibalo nako sa panghitabo duha ka adlaw bag-o mag-Pasko
Dili na nimo makita unsa na kahugaw ang among mga bungbong
O kon unsa na katangkad ang mga bata
Abanse, among pinalanggang Nora
Akong kunsuylo kay nagalupad ka na kauban ang mga Anghel
Our Last Conversation
I remember the last time we had the chance to talk
You complimented me on how clean the walls of our house were
And joked that they won’t stay that way for long
You told me to keep the sharp edges of the cabinets and tables covered
Since the kids are already getting taller
You asked me not to put a lot of salt on the viands
And always cook vegetables
When I received the call just two days before Christmas
I knew you would never see how the walls would become dirty
Or how tall the children are going to be
Move forward, our dearest Nora
My only consolation is the fact that you’re already flying with Angels
Paolo M. Sandalo is an avid fan of music, comics, and video games. He has Taps, Mochi, and Sushi as his inspirations to wake up each day.
English Translation: paolo Sandalo
Illustration : Noy Narciso
