The Woman of Las Casas
We witnessed several fancy antiques In centuries-old manors and houses Made of capiz shells, narra, and red bricks. We were enthralled by lively dances In between people playing bamboo sticks Made by nature's elements and forces We ate scrumptious food using chopsticks In a restaurant you brought me as a guest Made of culinary traditions and techniques We attended mass with your flying headdress In a beautiful shrine filled with modern relics Made of neutral walls and colorful stained glasses We watched a video so super-futuristic In a theme park that played with our senses Made of mirrors with illusory optics Being with you was some experience There was depth, there was magic And yet, there was no pretense Your company was joyful and terrific There was not a moment I felt tensed Every part was memorable and unique As time unravels new moments I want to hold your hand again and feel its magic And learn more about you and your essence You make me laugh, you make me smile All the t...