I remember
I remember you, Philippine,
Riding your white horse on freeways,
Your fair hair floating like the proud flag
Of my beloved country.
Where have you been all these years?
Hiding in my dreams, with Nicolas?
Unreachable and as quickly vanished
As the two a.m. snow dying with each of my footsteps
As I was dancing with the moon
In the company of a former friend...
How warm snow feels when handed to a friend!
How bright night is when walked through hand in hand!
I remember you, sweet Nan’
When you were alive and protecting the walls of my mind
From the sharpest self-doubts;
I remember your voice, so similar to mine,
Somehow more masculine and
Embracing my body with delicate fur.
Now
Anxiously waiting for new souvenirs that might never come
I remember you all, and I waste my time
In restless pain
I cry in vain
I need a friend
Will You accept
To help me mend?