Long Filipino poem Poems

Infection

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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