Another poem by the Filipino poet Jose Corazon de Jesus. Dugo is a short poem about bravery and how a valiant man has it flowing in his veins like blood. Dugo (1929) by Jose Corazon de Jesus Apoy ng katawan na nagsusumulak, At nananalaytay sa lahat ng ugat; Sa sugat ngingiti na parang bulaklak,…← continue reading →
Poem: Kamay ng Birhen
Kamay ng Birhen is a poem written in 1929 by the Filipino poet and lyricist Jose Corazon de Jesus who also goes by his well-known alias “Huseng Batute”. Kamay ng Birhen which translates to Virgin’s Hands, is a poem that dwells on a maiden’s beauty and inherent ability to change a vile person into a…← continue reading →
Poem: Mi Ultimo Adios by Jose Rizal
This is a poem by Dr. Jose Rizal, penned just hours before he was executed. The poem was originally written in spanish and was not given any title. Rizal hid the paper containing the poem in an alcohol stove which was later given to his sister Narcisa. Another possible poem was written in a piece…← continue reading →