Adittaku Bukudan Di Gawis (Don't be Selfish)

[TranslatedfromKankanaey]

Sonnet by Desire

Us and the tour guides climbing the mountain

-Walking and talking until the sun came, Sol arose from the sea of clouds, what reign, Exotic plants –not a dangerous aim

At noon, wheels are tired of endless turning, Perhaps, just a strong tree could handle me, Found you, your place, no one as smile-giving, Sagada, you are the epitome

Wondered, bluish-green sand, lizard-ish scale, Afternoon, we went to shop and it rained, Gave big plastic bags, we started to sail, At night, selflessness, my body was stained

Pieces of generosity –your swords, ‘til then, I will always carry your words