Unan
Steno Padilla
Nilibot ko ang lambak at kapatagan
ng iyong katawan,
tinikman ang asim at alat ng laman—
namasyal habang tangan-tangan
ang kaligayahan
sa buong magdamagan.
Narating ko ang kalangitan
sa lilim ng iyong kariktan;
kusa kong nabitawan
ang pinapasan
nang ganap kang maranasan.
Habang kita’y pinagmamasdan
luha ay pinipigilan;
sa isip kita’y idinuduyan
at pinasasalamatan
habang himbing sa higaan
at braso ko ang iyong unan.
Pillow
I travelled the valley and plain
of your body,
tasted the sourness and saltiness of the flesh––
explored while carrying
the joy
of the entire night.
I reached heaven
in the shade of your beauty;
I easily let go
of my baggage
when I fully experienced you.
As I stare at you
I hold back the tears;
In my mind I cradle you
and I thank you
as you sleep in bed
with my arm as your pillow.
