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I stood on the platform as the train arrived.
Tumayo ako sa platform nang dumating ang tren.
My mother held my hand for a long second.
Hinawakan ng nanay ko ang kamay ko nang matagal.
She did not want to let go.
Ayaw niyang bitawan ako.
I felt her love in that grip.
Naramdaman ko ang pagmamahal niya sa pagkakahawak na iyon.
The whistle blew, and I had to board.
Pumito na ang tren, at kailangan ko nang sumakay.
I turned back to see her wave.
Lumingon ako para makita siyang kumakaway.
Her smile was brave but her eyes were wet.
Matapang ang ngiti niya pero basa ang mga mata.
I sat by the window as the station faded.
Umupo ako sa tabi ng bintana habang nawawala ang istasyon.
The goodbye was heavy in my chest.
Mabigat sa dibdib ko ang paalam.
But I knew it was not the end.
Pero alam kong hindi ito ang wakas.
Some part of her would always be with me.
May bahagi niya na mananatili sa akin palagi.
AN
Goodbye at the Station
by @andrea_58