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....

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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

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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