A Rainy Day@ Kidapawan Poem by RIC BASTASA

that day the rain falls heavily on the roof.
the leak has been managed.
the doormat is replaced with a new one.
the dogs are inside the house and they
are everywhere. The biggest one stares
at me on the dining table.
i stop sipping my coffee.
The smallest one, coy and secretive,
sleeps beside you in bed.
the other three are so unruly
waiting to eat the white cat on the
ceiling.

you have chosen sleep.
i take the black raincoat
open the door and head
towards my favorite hang-out.

the soup is ready and she hates
dog like myself.