On the Screen By: Mary Princess G. Cabaguing

I watch her at a distance.

And I remember those days.

In grief, I discover myself unable to help but fall to my knees.

How those days flew by so quickly.

How can I barely recall how they began? Yet, I know one thing: we were best friends during those times.

I never complained about how those days passed by.

But I never keep myself caged in grief and in pain.

On how those days were set

That we were totally separated 

But how can I glue those distances?

If we're miles away from each other

All I need to do is remember the momentous moments we shared together.

Those momentous moments

That we had shared together.

Do I need to yell from Guiuan to Cebu?

Just to let you remind that

I am still your best friend.

Even though we were miles away from each other

One day we talked through the cloud.

And I know that she’s fine.

Based on the chat I’ve received

“Hi, bestie. Musta na ka diha?”

Receiving those messages of her

Is it enough for me to say, “Yes, best, I’m fine"?