A Poem for Nora Aunor

A POEM FOR NORA AUNOR
BY BILLY SIENES

Railways and trains
and peddled water
are the icons
on our minds
as we wait for you
to return
with a miracle.

The stars are dimming,
waiting
for you, the Superstar
to reappear
in the murky firmament.
You, again glorious,
visible.

Come back here
where voices
are often shrill
and piercing.
Come back singing
with your voice
even more golden
than the sunrises
and sunsets
of our waiting.

Return with eyes riveting,
cast a glance
on our silver screen
that is fading.
Perform wonders again
with potrayals
of Woman, even of Man.
Blow them away
again.

You’ve had
your crucifixions,
our Superstar.
You have bled enough.
Many still believe
in your resurrection.
And in your homecoming,
it will be us
who shall offer you
waters of devotion.