Composed on 27 July, 2013; influenced by her deep sentimentality in tribute to the places she resided in Australia from 1989 to date. From across the seas and peak mountains, I have come to settle on the shores of Aust; A home rich in steak, of milk and honey; A place graced with snakes, sun […]
Category: Poetry
Balagtasan draws laughter and admiration
Traditionally, “balagtasan” is a debate among Tagalog speaking poets. It is a Filipino poetry debate named after Francisco Balagtas. It is characterised by rhythmic verses measured in equal number of syllables. In celebration of Tagalog as the Philippine National Language, the Tagalog Association of Australia (TAA) headed by its president Danny Peralta staged its second […]
An Acrostic for Mother’s Day by Purificacion C. Abella of Wentworthville NSW
M — stands for our mother’s milk that supports us in our growth, strength and good health to make us live and laugh with patience, cheerfulness, endurance, sympathy and hope that never fade away. O — is for the overwhelming love, tender care, protection and guidance we enjoy until she gets older and weaker. […]
Ode to Dave on his 50th by Marie Rea
I never thought I’d pen a poem dedicated to my partner now that I’m older and certainly not wiser. I’ll tell you what . . . I’ve been cheerful as a brat since I’ve settled down under. Who’s to thank? Dave you should ask? No one else . . . Just this man Dave, he’s […]