Best Filipino Poem Poems
We are a perfect pair of shoes
that shows the time’s effects or use.
Our knot does not make itself loose
as we are laced so glorious.
Form: Dalit
Note:
This form is called Dalit, a traditional short Filipino poem which is only a quatrain, having 8 syllables in each line. The rhyming scheme is aaaa.
Kathang-isip na mapagkunwari
Ginto'y sa dulo raw ng bahag-hari
Sa huling hininga bumabawi
Nasanay lang sa suwail na gawi.
Araw-araw sumasapit ang gabi
Mga tala'y lumayo sa tabi
Ang hangin lang ang madalas bumati
Tadhana'y sadyang mapaghiganti
Kung maari'y sayo ay lumagi
Giliw huwag na sanang tumanggi
Nawa ating kaluluwa'y mag-sapi
Sa daigdig nating mapang-api
Nagsidigmaan na ang mga lahi
Sa puso kong tinastas ang tahi
Sa'yo o sa leeg ba itatali?
Sakaling maitama ang mali.
- PM, 2018 (Filipino poem written in Tagalog)
He climbed the hill of coupling
with gladness that love could bring
but had no happy ending.
Note: This form is called Diona, a traditional short Filipino poem which is only a tercet, having 7 syllables in each line, and aaa rhyming scheme.
The world turns dark in an hour
to solve her problem on weather.
We will help her to recover;
We’ll shape the future together.
Note: This form is called Dalit, a traditional short Filipino poem which is only a quatrain, having 8 syllables in each line. The rhyming scheme is aaaa.
The more the world gets smaller,
the less men stay together.
Too much use of computer
gives no time for each other.
Note: This form is called Tanaga, a traditional short Filipino poem which is only a quatrain, having 7 syllables in each line. The rhyming schemes may be aaaa, aabb, abab or abba.
He thinks of his fellow around,
He leaves his throne, removes his crown,
He lends his hand without a sound,
Getting his feet back on the ground.
Note: This form is called Dalit, a traditional short Filipino poem which is only a quatrain, having 8 syllables in each line. The rhyming scheme is aaaa.
This mind looks for a picture,
thinking of mental image
as well as the deep structure
of figurative language.
Note: This form is called Tanaga, a traditional short Filipino poem which is only a quatrain, having 7 syllables in each line. The rhyming schemes may be aaaa, aabb, abab or abba.
Smile lets sadness just disappear
Once the joy wipes away the tear;
New hope simply abates the fear
Inside the heart throughout the year
As peace of mind in life is dear.
Note: This form is called Pasion, a traditional short Filipino poem which is composed of 5 lines, having 8 syllables in each line with a 4-4 caesura. The rhyming scheme is aaaaa. It may have a maximum of 2 stanzas.
Would the world still stand firm and strong
Against the force of quake and storm
That threaten to fiercely perform
Their dreadful might that goes along
With the wind of man’s fault and wrong?
Would disasters make man’s knees bend
To let him know and comprehend
The message that they rightly send
Under the sun that would ascend
As the year is about to end?
Note:
This form is called Pasion, a traditional short Filipino poem which is composed of 5 lines, having 8 syllables in each line with a 4-4 caesura. The rhyming scheme is aaaaa. It may have a maximum of 2 stanzas.
Tried to clear my throat, though you
didn't look at me; may be you
assumed it is infection;
aimed to get your attention.
~X~X~X~
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Poetic Form :: The Tanaga
The Tanaga is an indigenous type of Filipino poem,
that is used traditionally in the Tagalog language.
The modern tanaga is used in a variety of Philippine languages
and English due to popularity in the 20th century.
Its usage declined in the later half of the 20th century,
but was revived through a collectivity of Filipino artists in the 21st century.
The poetic art uses four lines, each line having seven syllables only.
The Tanaga consists of four lines with seven syllables each with the same rhyme at the end of each line with an AABB rhyme scheme
with a 7-7-7-7 Syllabic verse.
The art exemplifies teachings, idioms, feelings, and ways of life.
It contains many figures of speech.
The Modern Tanaga, still uses the 7777 syllable count,
but rhymes range from dual rhyme forms: AABB, ABAB, ABBA;
to freestyle forms such as AAAB, BAAA, or ABCD.
Tanagas do not have titles traditionally because the Tanaga
should speak for itself.
However, moderns can opt to give them titles
Reference:: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanaga
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Cool sun shows its fantastic face
Early in the morn’s warm embrace;
Letting its bright rays turn the haze
Into a clear and pleasant place
As witnessed by the human race.
Note: This form is called Pasion, a traditional short Filipino poem which is composed of 5 lines, having 8 syllables in each line with a 4-4 caesura. The rhyming scheme is aaaaa. It may have a maximum of 2 stanzas.
Boundless love lets its own life stay
Everlasting day after day;
Remaining in its timeless way.
Never will it stop nor delay;
Always giving joy to the gray!
Dateless love lets its own heart beat
Infinitely in rhyme so sweet.
Zone of ageless care so complete
Offers embrace with warmth or heat;
Nullifying the cold conceit!
Note:
This form is called Pasion, a traditional short Filipino poem which is composed of 5 lines, having 8 syllables in each line with a 4-4 caesura. The rhyming scheme is aaaaa. It may have a maximum of 2 stanzas.
Words of trust and faith say something
in common on the hope they bring;
letting the last leaf firmly cling
midst blowing wind that makes couch swing
as the birds on the branches sing.
Note: This form is called Pasion, a traditional short Filipino poem which is only composed of 5 lines, having 8 syllables in each line with a 4-4 caesura. The rhyming scheme is aaaaa. It may have a maximum of 2 stanzas.
Trust has come into the mind;
leaving the doubt far behind.
Patience stays inside the heart;
as hope never falls apart.
Note: This form is called Tanaga, a traditional short Filipino poem which is only a quatrain, having 7 syllables in each line. The rhyming schemes may be aaaa, aabb, abab or abba.
Radiant petals of the red rose
Enjoyed by each and every nose
Erase the smell of air from those
Smoky dusts when the strong wind blows;
Endorsing the sweet scent that grows.
Note: This form is called Pasion, a traditional short Filipino poem which is composed of 5 lines, having 8 syllables in each line with a 4-4 caesura. The rhyming scheme is aaaaa. It may have a maximum of 2 stanzas.