a 15-year-old dream that my heart has been chasing
finally coming true in a week-long love story
the deafening nights of silence filled with utmost longing
are gone, replaced with heartbreaking excitement
that lonely hour I wave goodbye and whisper
“we’ll finally see each other, my koi no koyan”
you welcome me with your warm sunlight
I am engulf by the sincere embracing sounds
I breathe in the sweet sounds of thank yous
little India, little Italy, little mermaid made their appearances
walking through the vibrant street corners
the staggering little cat statues fascinate me
armed with a camera, a direction, a love
my tiny feet are entwined with the white lights
making my way through the four lanes
everyone is synchronized, surrounded by their presence
in the middle of this crossing, you made realize me
how small I am yet I can feel every fibre in my body
hearing the sounds of the cars, the footsteps of the people
I am nothing but alive in this moment
stretching my fingers to the sky, as far as they can reach
ashes coming out of the mountains
you take my breathe away
the water is as clear as the reflection I paint of my smile
my non-stop laughter is from your gentle touch
I am climbing the stairway of your vertebrate
my breath is ragged, my body is swimming
the food is being tickled in my mouth
fresh takoyaki never taste this good
through the vibrant lights, the towering figures
the unreadable text on books
I spot the red tower, mighty and free
as I wave my goodbye
the natsukashi feelings are overflowing
I let my kiss fly, soar to spread its wings
and I whisper, “we’ll see each other again Tokyo”
truly, my koi no yokan has become a real story
- Jianne Soriano