The Tanaga is a type of Filipino poem, consisting of four lines with seven syllables each with the same rhyme at the end of each line --- that is to say a 7-7-7-7 Syllabic verse, with an AABB rhyme scheme
A/N: I am proudly Filipina... so I'm really delighted with this. I've put in a Filipino adaptation also, though it's not as accurate as could be desired -- I still wanted to have the rhyme scheme and number of syllables... But, here it is:
To the heavens, I call out
And I wish to ease my doubt.
T’was my place I want to find,
While leaving all fears behind.
(Filipino)
Tumatawag sa langit;
Hiling sana’y makamit…
Na tadhana’y makita –
Malimot pagdududa.
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The 99 Poem Challenge (Chemis3)
Poetry99 radically different poems. A year to write them. Am I up to the challenge? Let's find out. This idea was conceived by @Warrior_Prophet. Credits to @christinaaragon for the awesome cover.
