Juan Pusong (Feb.5,2009) Poem by Kenneth Romano

(A stranger named Alex on my FS account started sending PM's and delivered judgmental comments. I took his ruse and fell on writing these passages.)

Aanhin ko ang guwapo (What do I need good looks for)
Kung sampu naman ang kaagaw ko. (If there's ten of us in a row)
Aanhin ko ang matalino (What do I need a smart guy for)
Kung bulok naman ang pagkatao. (If his character is rotten at its core)

Aanhin ko ang sikat (What do I need famous for)
Kung sa atensyon naman ako ay salat. (If his attention is not mine at all)
Aanhin ko ang mayaman (What do I need wealthy guys for)
Kung laitin naman ako'y tagus-laman. (If he'll condemn me like a fool)

Aanhin ko ang mukhang makisig (What do I need masculinity for)
Kung kapwa-lalake naman ang hilig. (If it's a he that he's looking for)
Aanhin ko ang mukhang maginoo (What do I need a gentleman for)
Kung malasing daig pa ang siga sa kanto. (If he acts like a thug when drunk in full)

Aanhin ko ang tulad mo (What do I need you for)
Kung humusga akala mo kung sino. (If you judge me and think you're somebody)
Aanhin ko ang porma mo (What do I need a fine dresser for)
Kung abot-langit naman ang yabang mo. (If conceitedness is as high as the heavens wall)

Kung anuman ang tingin mo sa nobyo ko (Whatever it is that you think of my boyfriend)
At least hindi sya matapubreng gaya mo. (At least he's not snooty like you do)
Isa ka lang estrangherong nanggugulo (You're just a stranger that messes up)
Sa tahimik na account ng friendster ko. (My silent friendster account)

Hindi ko hilig ang maging makata (My hobby doesn't include being a poet)
Wala akong talento sa pagtula (I don't even have talent for it)
Ngunit salamat sa inspirasyon (But thank you for the inspiration)
Nabuo ko ang ganitong bersyon. (I created this kind of version)

Hindi ka nararapat sa katha kong ito (You don't deserve this missive of mine)
Dahil ayokong isipin na ika'y gago. (I don't even think that you're an idiot)
Hindi ka ipinanganak para saktan ako (You weren't born just to hurt me)
Pakiusap ako'y pabayaan mo. (So please leave me alone)