Tahimik na Gabi (Maikling Tula)

Ni Andrew Talidong

Isang ginoo ang nasa sahig –
nagbabasa.
Ilaw na mahina, sumasalubong na may lambing.
Maraming tambutso ng motor sa labas,
pero tila tumitigil ang oras...

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