Thea Tamayo

Thea Tamayo was born September 29, 1996. She's currently taking Bachelor of Early Chidhood Education at Philippine Normal University.

Today Is the Day
Today is the day.

With tiring sleepless nights, I look at her one last time. She still looks beautiful -  round-shaped eyes, upturned nose and pouty lips. But her eyes remained closed.

Around her are bountiful of flowers. My eyes water a little for someone to even care. I make sure to water them every day.

My sister seems restless. She sleeps at the nearest couch next to her. "You can sleep on the room", I would say to her. She shakes her head and goes back to sleep.

My father is on his phone again. A series of 'thank you' and 'we appreciate it' are the only phrases I can hear. He only looks at her once a day.

Anxiety courses through me. When I looked at her today, I know it will be the very last time. She still looks beautiful even in her sleep. I caress the stained glass above her and offered a silent prayer. I tear my eyes away from her and went to fetch my things.

It is time to go.