Like You
Side-by-side
dressed alike
double takes
"Are you two twins?"
My little shadow
almost as old as I am
you look up to me
but you have no idea how much
I look up to you.
Your sweet voice relaxes me
explaining my homesickness is natural.
You hang up
and waves of sadness overcome me again.
I take an hour to reflect
on random memories of you.
My door opening and light taps on my back
"Are you awake, Ate?"
Ate. A simple Tagalog word that means so much.
Ate. Noun.
Meaning older sister, cousin.
Used out of respect.
So many attachments to a single word.
It means unconditional love, happiness.
You are my happiness.