nilalamig, nanginginig, nanghihina, at humahangos,
sa siksikan na lugar, pinipilit kong umusad at makaraos.
ang sakit ng puso’y nagpaparamdam sa paos niyang sigaw ng “tigil!”
sa mga matang hindi alam ang ginagawa pero ayaw magpapigil.

naghahanap ng sagot, nangungulila sa gustong pagmulan nito,
ang mga paa’y hinahatak palayo sa direksyon mo.
paurong-sulong ang isip na tanging laman ay ikaw,
nagmamakaawang nakaluhod, pilit nang nag-aayaw.

nananakit na ang leeg kakahanap sa kanyang noo’y sandalan,
naiiyak na inaalala ang nagtapos kamakailan lang.
ngayo’y naglalakad mag-isa sa gitna ng maiingay na tao,
dahil sa manhid, wala nang pakialam kahit natutulak at nabubunggo.

bagsak ang mga balikat, ang mga tuhod ay sumusuko,
paubos man ay lumalaban ang mahinang bulong ng puso.
umaasa na sa konting sakit at hintay pa, baka ako pa rin—
na sa aking paghahanap ay makita ka at ang iyong mga matang naghahanap din sa akin.

in every once upon a time is a story to remember,
all are praying for it to end in a happily ever after,
but when the calendar comes near to its ending,
our hearts know it is time for a new beginning.

in this cold air between december and january night,
look above and see the sky shining so bright,
bejeweled by moon, stars, fireworks, and lights,
enchanted by hope, wishes, dreams, and delights.

life is a book, and only a chapter is about to turn,
leave what is meant for the past, and let those pages burn.
some words, moments, and faces are destined to be forgotten,
but believe that lessons, memories, and love will find you again.

loosen up the bags, repack your heart and mind,
what is not needed must be left behind.
turn your head and see what's ahead of you,
trust that there is so much more to look forward to.

feel the magic of the moment passing by,
in the last seconds, never dare to blink an eye.
know that you have done great this year, my dear,
i genuinely wish you a wonderful new year.

love is a religion i want to forget