Sana Guro

Balita ko ika'y huwara't marangal.
Natutuwid mo raw baluktot na asal?
Ngunit ano 'tong aking nabalitaang
Guro'y nabuwal. Guro' ka't nalimutan?

Balita ko sa iyo'y walang tutulad.
Nalilimot mo raw iyong mga hangad?
Ngunit ano 'tong aking nabalitaang
Ulirang guro, ika'y napagbintangan.

Aywan ba, bakit ka nila ginaganyan?
Papel mo'y kay laki naman sa lipunan.
Sana ang susunod kong mababalitaan
Minahal ka na nila't pinarangalan...
05/21/17
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Bocsa Avatar
September 24, 2017 at 3:18 AM
My attempt to translate the wonderful verses, you may post again in English, too: Hopefully Teacher I know you are honorable. Do you straighten the crooked behavior? But what I've learned The teacher fell down. Master 'was forgotten? My story to you is nothing like that. Do you forget your desires? But what I've learned Exact teacher, you are accused. Do you know why, why did they do that? Your role is in society. I hope next I will hear it They love you and are honored ...
Buhain-Baello Avatar
September 23, 2017 at 7:09 AM
A profound Tagalog poem filled with deep emotions and remarkably written. I hope you would write an English translation along with it so our foreign writers and readers can understand it. Magaling, kabayan!
Salmasan Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 3:58 AM
tnx maam... tnx for appreciating the author... yeah..actually in a freelance poet in Bukidnon... the 1st time...a co filipino...appreciated my work..
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace