Short Filipino Poem Poems

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 is aaaa....

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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 or abba....

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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. The rhyming scheme is aaaa....

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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....

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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 be aaaa, aabb, abab or abba....

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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....

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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....

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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, aabb, abab or abba....

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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....

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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....

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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....

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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....

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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 8 syllables in each line with a 4-4 caesura. The rhyming scheme is aaaaa. It may have a maximum of 2 stanzas....

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Darkness has turned into bright day;
As birds above chirp, glide, and play.
Nature's purpose is to portray
The wondrous place where wise men say
Earth has message here to convey!




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....

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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 8 syllables in each line with a 4-4 caesura. The rhyming scheme is aaaaa. It may have a maximum of 2 stanzas....

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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 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....

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