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Our dog, Gaia, photo Germain Droogenbroodt
ASO
Bigla na lamang, sobrang layaw, hinahaplos
alagang-alaga
tinurukan ng mga bakuna.
Kahit maliit lang na sintomas,
agad ako’y ipinakokonsulta.
Sobrang pag-aalagang nakapagdaragdag
ng mga tinig na naaawa
nag-aalala sa kalagayan ko
at katangi-tanging pangangalaga.
Wala akong pagpipilian
kundi maging masaya
at magpasalam at
May matibay na katapatan.
Ako noo’y tutang gala,
Ako’y namamalimos sa mga daan
Naghahanap ng basura.
ANTONIO GARCÍA VELASCO, SPAIN
Translation by Eden S Trinidad-Philippines
DOG
Suddenly, so spoiled, caressed
well cared for
with vaccines administered.
At the slightest symptom,
I’m being taken for a consultation.
The pampering yet increases
the pitiful voices
seeking my comfort
and exquisite care.
I have no other choice
but to show joy,
happy and grateful,
canine loyalty.
When I was a poor pup,
I begged in the streets
seeking for scraps.
ANTONIO GARCÍA VELASCO, SPAIN
Translation Germain Droogenbroodt – Stanley Barkan
