MP Martinez

Sisa Baliw

lips smudged with lápiz labial
hair disheveled, eyes barren
you dance around heated glares
rocking Basilio and hugging Crispin
like an ulirang ina

hele hele tulog na
mahal ko, matulog ka na

your lullabies resounding
irking Guardia civils
laughter chimes in every children
calling you

Sisa baliw! Sisa baliw!