Invisibility

Notes: This was taken from the book Notes of Ideas by Nolit Abanilla. It was written around 1984 and was published in the literary section of the Philwomenian around 1988.

INVSIBILITY

Alone, I speak to else but me,
Myself disputes with all I see.
The rapid fall,
The unheared call,
"Myself" I say, "that must be all."

Regained my strength, I built my tent,
Alone, I rest here in my nest,
Myself, so tall,
Unfunctional,
Away where no one else can call.

Again I hear myself in fear,
As they come near, See me in sheer,
Along the hall,
Away from walls.
Ah--yes, I must have a role.