
Tagu-taguan maliwanag ang buwan
Giggles, titters, and silly laughs
Wala sa likod, wala sa harap
Little kids restless and eager to play
‘Pag ka bilang kong tatlo nakatago na kayo,
Run swiftly as the wind; find a place to hide
1…
Climb the mango tree
2…
Crawl behind the shrubs
3!
Hearts beat faster
Breaths held like forever
Close your eyes
And wish the seeker won’t find
Day 18: Today, I’d like to challenge you to write a poem that incorporates “the sound of home.” Think back to your childhood, and the figures of speech and particular ways of talking that the people around you used, and which you may not hear anymore. Coax your ear and your voice backwards, and write a poem that speaks the language of home, and not the language of adulthood, office, or work. Happy writing!
Taguan is the Filipino version of the game, Hide-and-Seek. One player is randomly chosen as the it while the other players then hide. The it goes to search for them. The game ends when all of the players are found. The player who is first found will be the new it (the searcher) in the next round.
April 22, 2016 at 5:38 pm
Oh! This is so cute! The kid is cute too. Aww, this reminds me of my childhood ❤
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April 22, 2016 at 6:46 pm
Very sweet! 😊
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April 22, 2016 at 10:12 pm
I love the use of language in this poem, the fact that you used a different language gives this poem a kind of authenticity and depth that is just lovely. Wonderfully written, Maria!
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April 29, 2016 at 3:05 pm
This is just soooo cute my dear, Maria!! ❤ ❤ ❤
Where are you???
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