The Pretty Lady Who Sat Beside Me In a Passenger Jeep

Just last month, I still remember

I was waiting for a ride in Philcoa

I took a jeep going to Manila

At Circle another one waved for a ride

A pretty and demure lady took a ride

With a nice dress, kind-a college student

She sat right beside me “coz it”s filled

Then she brought out some coin

And said, “kindly give my fare”

With a smile, I reached for the money

At welcome Rotunda she signaled to alight

And said, “just in the corner Mr.driver”

When she alighted, I glanced at her

I couldn’t resist to admire such beauty

Her long black hair was also captivating

When she stepped-out, it gave me a slight comfort

Because inside the vehicle had loosen

But suddenly, I felt something odd

Then I remember my cell phone in my pocket

I checked all my pockets but it was gone

The lady who sat beside me was a pickpocket.

Ang Magandang Binibini Na Nakatabi Sa Dyipni

Noong nakaraang buwan naaalala ko pa

Nag-aabang ng masasakyan sa may Philcoa

Nasakay sa jeep na biyaheng Maynila

Pagdating sa Circle mayroon pang pumara

Lumulan isang maganda’t mabining dalaga

Disenteng manamit, tipong kolehiyala

Siya’y sumiksik sa’king tabi dahil puno na

Inilabas ang wallet sabay dukot ng barya

“Mama makikisuyo nga po” aniya pa

Kasabay ng ngiti inabot ang bayad niya

Pagdating ng Rotonda siya’y pumara

Sabay sabing, “sa tabi lang po mama”

Sa kanyang pag-ibis, ako’y napalingon sa kanya

‘Di maiwasang humanga sa taglay niyang ganda

Takaw-tingin din ang buhok niyang mahaba

Ang kanyang pagbaba’y nagdulot ng ginhawa

Dahil lumuwag ang sasakyan ng bahagya

Subalit bigla, ako’y nakaramdam ng kaba

Noon ko naalala ang bagong cellphone na dala

Kinapkap kong lahat ang bulsa, aba’y wala na nga

Magandang dilag na nakatabi’y mandurukot pala.