the play

last thursday, we watched a little play in the rigney hall staged by the usc theatre guild. it was a story of a closet gay who is secretly in love with a boy who fondly calls him tiyo or uncle. the story of his unrequited love is known only to his nosy, but loving confidante, julie, i think! although the story is kind of not my type. gay men and the likes, more like josie's but whatever. what i really felt was the sadness in the situation. i mean, one loves the other, giving everything, expecting nothing, always hiding, without any question, without any doubts, but the other does not know. loving from afar. its a tale of love that many can relate to. and the story really hit the spot, not only mine, but of many of the viewers, i believe. those that were not touched are either, previously engaged, or plainly unromantic. it told of a story of truth that must be told, and love that must be given.

but the sad part is, as in most cases, the love offered is unwanted, unwelcome, and even hated. despite everything that has already been set, the closeness, the bond, the friendships, it is all thrown away, just because the truth came out, and things can never be the same, hanggang dito na lamang, at maraming salamot po!

im not saying that love can be bought by way of good works and service, it is not. it can only be invited. but it is a waste of everything. the bond, the relations, the status quo.

but anyway, the truth must come out, for the bright sun will bring it to light. and people will know. why not let it come from our mouths then? said by our very own voices, from our open hearts. and maybe, just maybe, it can invite an answer. it will come out sooner or later. why not make it sooner. as soon as possible. end this charade. the sooner you move on the better. the sun grows brighter everyday. and soon, it will bring all to light.

we must all be ready.