For Sale: The One

by Ronel L. Alijado

The man went to the market,

Saw apples, roses, pork;

Yet he bought the one,

Like a diamond sparkling,

A wine intoxicating,

A chocolate tempting,

A scepter priding,

Or a flame burning.

On day, the one was his,

But not on night,

Could not sleep;

Purchased the one again.

Evening came,

The one leaving; robbed.

Sleepless night.

The one disturbing him.

Selling and buying;

Leaving or stealing;

Insomnia, ailment, and death.

The one displayed still

There at the market

For sale: The One

Sold out

For sale: The One - again....