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Silent Witness to Lirio's Life

The speaker expresses deep regret for remaining silent through Lirio's life experiences. The speaker was present for important moments: Lirio's birth, baptism, first day of school where she met her only friend Yasmin who later left, and falling in love with Noli who also left. The speaker was shocked by Lirio's marriage to Itik Lugay and wanted to warn her about his habits but stayed silent. After Lirio's parents died, the speaker was all she had left but continued saying nothing. The speaker helplessly witnessed Lirio's beating until she turned into a lily, and could only cry as the fragrance from her wounds filled the air.

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Silent Witness to Lirio's Life

The speaker expresses deep regret for remaining silent through Lirio's life experiences. The speaker was present for important moments: Lirio's birth, baptism, first day of school where she met her only friend Yasmin who later left, and falling in love with Noli who also left. The speaker was shocked by Lirio's marriage to Itik Lugay and wanted to warn her about his habits but stayed silent. After Lirio's parents died, the speaker was all she had left but continued saying nothing. The speaker helplessly witnessed Lirio's beating until she turned into a lily, and could only cry as the fragrance from her wounds filled the air.

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Lirio,

I am sorry. My heart grieves for you. I was there, but I did nothing…

I was there the day you were born. I witnessed the day when the butterflies swarmed your
house to welcome you as Nanay Rosa gave birth to you. I felt that Tatay Manuel was the
happiest man in Barrio Jardin that day. With a daughter so lovely and pure white, Tatay Manuel
dashed you out of the church with pride the day you were baptized. I saw everything. Yes, I was
there.

I was with you, when you went to school the first time.
I felt how you were so happy and comfortable when you met Yasmin. I know she was your
friend, your only friend. And how heart-broken you were, yes, in your eyes, I saw, when Yasmin
left you alone. And so you turned to your garden for solace.

You were in your solitude when you met Noli. You were in love. Yes, I saw that. I know you
were so much in love with him, that you cried for three months when he left you. They left you.
Yasmin…and Noli…but I was there, I was the only one left. I felt your brokenness, but I kept
quiet, kept it to myself.

I was the first to be shocked when you married Itik Lugay.


You didn’t show any signs of love for him before the marriage. But, you chose him. Why?
I wanted to tell you of Lugay’s habits, his manners and exploits, but I remained silent. I think I
was wrong.

Nanay Rosa and Tatay Manuel whispered to me your name when they died.
Again, I was the only one there for you. But my silence seems to be the only crack in your wall. I
am sorry for being silent…all these times. Your cries are my tears. You wailed silently that only
my ears can hear. But I kept it to myself.

And now, you were badly beaten, almost half-dead. I am seeing all these…yet I cannot call for
help. I wanted to shout for you, but I couldn’t. I wanted to heal your wounds but I am
forbidden.

You cried for help in a deafening silence. I am seeing all these. I am hearing all these.
But I am forbidden to say all these. Yes, if only I could.

When the butterflies turned you into that sweet lily, I saw it all. The fragrance in the air coming
from your wounds enveloped me that I cried a bucket of tears. You left. And I remained silent…

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