Short Filipino Poems
Short Filipino Poems. Below are examples of the most popular short poems about Filipino by PoetrySoup poets. Search short poems about Filipino by length and keyword.
A Filipino
Is like Malus Pumila
Cutting it
Into halves
You’ll find two stars, glowing
For the elegance of its tree, cheerfully
Piping wind songs
To charm
Your daily existence
Happy birthday, dear President,
The firm Filipino leader
Lets his order be consistent
Despite the world's stormy weather.
Topic: Birthday of Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte (March 28)
tulog
nahan ka?
~nananaginip...
**********************
sleep
where are you?
~dreaming...
**Sept. 11, 2010
just me tossing ideas in Filipino
...I need to be writing for something else ;)
Held the hand of an elder
Whom ye passed by, and
Bring it towards thy forehead;
An apropos of respect!
Never questioned the face,
Never answered the light
Esteem them as thy highnesses;
A gracious child.
Usad na libot
San bituon sa langit;
Pitbong nagputok
(Minasbate)
Isang pag-ikot
Ng talang nasa langit;
Kanyo'y sumabog
(Filipino)
One revolution
Of a star in the night sky;
Bamboo cannon bursts
(English)
Sacrificing loneliness in other country
For family’s welfare
Considered as heroes by Filipinos
(Experimenting a "Haiku")
teeming with pride,
humble and its peen.
sometimes only wearing underwear.
culture so rare.
dancing on there own line of drumbeats,
minding there own a folk music.
so keen on their own particular heritage of kin,
made u of their own ideas and dreams.
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.
Red and green
Rojo y verde
Christmas…. The pirate way.
Verde y oro
Green and gold
We’re strong and brave and bold.
Seasons Greetings!
Feliz Navidad!
Maligayang Pasko! (Filipino)
Giáng Sinh Vui V? (Vietnamese)
Happy Holidays!
We wish you today,
Merry Christmas … the pirate way!
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.
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.
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.
Yesterday, it was a shoot.
Today, it becomes birds’ hub,
as it bears bountiful fruit.
Next day, the tree will turn stub.
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.
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 was fed by combustion,
Thirst was quenched by alms to drink;
Hushed to sleep by exhaustion,
And awakened by the mist.
Form: Tanaga
Note: Tanaga is a traditional Filipino form of poetry, consisting of a quatrain with seven syllables in each line. The rhyming schemes may be aaaa, abab, aabb, or abba
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.
Two hearts that love each other
sweetly vibrate together.
The warmth of flame they both wear
will not grow cold nor waver.
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.
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.
Angelic and lovely face
shrouds an evil heart inside.
Sweet smile lures with warm embrace;
letting the dark conscience hide.
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.
A storm displayed a fierce look
and the strong wind that it took;
bringing waves to sea it shook
as its tail formed a huge hook.
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.
Beat of the heart showed no rhyme;
vibrating without some sense.
Its voice sounds like a cold clime;
saying statement sans intense.
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.
Sinubukan kitang tikisin,
Sadyang inaral ko kung paano ka saktan.
Pero ikaw ay siyang indulhensiya at indulhente
At ako ay sabik, sakim, at yamot sa katinuan.
Kaya't sa huli, ganoon paman din ang kalabasan;
Inuusig mo ako, at ako, ginugusto ko naman.
Pananaigin at papahintulutang lasunin mo
Ang dugo, utak, pananaw, at puso ko.
~Summer Day~
(Tanaga)
Pretty butterflies soaring
Tiny seedlings are growing
Red roses on trellis climbing
Summer day hot weather bring.
Dorian Petersen Potter
aka ladydp2000
Copyright@2011
May.14.2016
~Authors Notes:
"The Tanaga" is a Filipino poetry form or style.
The Filipino equivalent of a Japanese Haiku is the "Tanaga".
God told me my soul mate in Paradise
Fr. Jesus (Jess) Labor
Filipino is he
Supported him when he’s here
Was crazy on internet
Fell for the military man, Austin
Childhood friends researched Gen. Austin S. Miller
Scammer he is
Asked God for a family
Skeptical because different
Met this great man
Said has a daughter
Thought to be impossible
Nothing is impossible to God
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.