INtroduction

I. Introduction

                      Philippine Literature is a diverse and rich group of works that has evolved side-by-side with the country’s history. Literature had started with fables and legends made by the ancient Filipinos long before the arrival of Spanish influence. The main themes of Philippine literature focus on the country’s pre-colonial cultural traditions and the socio-political histories of its colonial and contemporary traditions.


             It is not a secret that many Filipinos are unfamiliar with much of the country's literary heritage, especially those that were written long before the Spaniards arrived in our country. This is due to the fact that the stories of ancient time were not written, but rather passed on from generation to generation through word of mouth. Only during 1521 did the early Filipinos became acquainted with literature due to the influenced of the Spaniards on us. But the literature that the Filipinos became acquainted with are not Philippine-made, rather, they were works of Spaniards authors. So successful were the efforts of colonists to blot out the memory of the country's largely oral past that present-day. Filipino writers, artists, and journalists are trying to correct this inequity by recognizing the country's wealth of ethic traditions and disseminating them in schools through mass media. 


             The rise of nationalistic pride in the 1960's and 1970's also helped bring about this change of attitude among a new breed of Filipinos concerned about the "Filipino Identity". 


              This posts give you an access on what is happening on Filipino literature. Through this, it can help us understand and appreciate Philippine Literature. 

Prose and Poetry

(':PROSE and POETRY:')

1.) PROSE - is a form of language which applies ordinary grammatical structure and natural flow of speech rather than rhythmic structure (as in traditional poetry). While there are critical debates on the construction of prose, its simplicity and loosely defined structure has led to its adoption for the majority of spoken dialogue, factual discourse as well as topical and fictional writing. It is commonly used, for example, in literature, newspapers,magazines, encyclopedias, broadcasting, film, history, philosophy, law and many other forms of communication.

2.) POETRY - uses forms and conventions to suggest differential interpretation to words, or to evoke emotive responses. Devices such as assonance,alliteration, onomatopoeia and rhythm are sometimes used to achieve musical or incantatory effects. The use of ambiguity, symbolism, irony and other stylistic elements of poetic diction often leaves a poem open to multiple interpretations.

 Similarly, metaphor, simile and metonymy  create a resonance between otherwise disparate images—a layering of meanings, forming connections previously not perceived. Kindred forms of resonance may exist, between individual verses, in their patterns of rhyme or rhythm.

Short Story - The War Lords! Epic!

Slardar  Long time ago, the gods and goddesses were doing their duty well. They gather for a celebration every month. Bathala is always the host for the celebration. They celebrate the party on the top of the highest mountain called Kaluwalhatian.

                But one day, Tala the goddesses of the stars didn’t come on the party due to the work she did. She arranges the starts briefly for the people to determine their constellations.

                Bathala was very angry because the party will not be complete without the falling stars presentation. He is angry on it, he throw a powerful lightning on the sky. Suddenly Amanikable stopped Bathala on his range and Apolake helped Amanikable to stop Bathala. They almost declared a war between gods. Mayari the most beautiful divinity in the court of Bathala told the hods to relax and enjoy the evening party and the three gods do it as Mayari tell them.

                In the other way Amanikable tell his affection on Tala to Apolake secretly.  That’s why Amanikable don’t want the other gods to be angry on Tala. Apolake shocked about what he heard.

                Morning, Hanan gives a good weather condition for the poeple. While Anitun-Tabu gives a good fresh air for the people. This two Goddesses always make unity for the good response of the people who believe to them. While Hanan and Anuitun-Tabu was talking about the misunderstanding of the gods last night and suddenly they saw a patrol slardar carrying a gift box for Tala. The two goddesses doubted about it. This is the 1^st time they saw a patrol slardar go Tala’s place.

                On Tala’s place, “goddess of stars, I am the slardar of Amanikable and he commanded me to give you this gift.” The slardar said.

                “This gift is for what?” Tala said.

                “God Amanikable was concerned about what happen to you last night and he send you a medicine for you to be okay.” The slardar said.

                “I’m fine, I was just stressed last night but thanks to this, I’ll take care of myself just tell him.” Tala’s said to the slardar of Amanikable.

                After a short conversation of Amanikable’s slardar and Tala the slardar goes back to the place where Amanikable was.

                Apolake heard about the gift box of Amanikable to Tala and suddenly Apolake range his anger to Amanikable secretly. Apolake tell his warrior to kill Amanikable secretly and don’t make a mess so that the gods and goddesses won’t know who killed Amanikable.

                A slardar of Amanikable heard the conversation of Apolake and his warrior and the slardar tell Amanikable immediately. When Amanikable heard the news told him by his slardar he declared a war against Apolake.

                Amanikable prepared all the things for the war against Apolake and made the first step to kill Apolake. The Slardars, Naga Sirens, Tide Hunters, and Morphlings prepared their weapons and special skills to kill Apolake.

                In the other part, Apolake didn’t expect that Amanikable knows his plan against him. He immediately prepares his Sacred Warriors, Chaos Knight, Knight Davion, and Rogue Knight to prepare the war against Amanikable.

                The two gods meet on the top of the Mt. Jinjoo, it was the Mountain where the Great Alexander buried.

                “Amanikable! I admire Tala a long time and I won’t let someone will ruin my feelings for her!” Apolake said.

                “Oh! I didn’t expect that I have rival on Tala. I won’t let anyone ruin my love for her too.” Amanikable said.

                “Well let this war begins!” Apolake said.

                The war of the two gods begins!

Contrast Poem

Contrast Poem

1.   I am not a phone so you cannot use me,

I am not a phone so you cannot hung me up,

I am not a phone so I cannot entertain you,     

I am not a phone so I cannot answer you,

I am not a phone so you cannot throw me.

     

      2. I am not a disease so you cannot cure me,

I am not a disease so you cannot harm on me,

I am not a disease so I cannot frighten you, 

I am not a disease so you cannot fight on me,

I am not a disease so I cannot lose your hope.

3. I am not a slipper so you cannot wear me,

 I am not a slipper so you cannot step on me,

I am not a slipper so I cannot take you,

I am not a slipper so you cannot use me,

I am not a slipper so you cannot throw me.

 4.  I am not a knife so I cannot slice you,

 I am not a knife so I cannot cut you into pieces,

I am not a knife so you cannot use me as a weapon,

I am not a knife so you cannot sell me,

I am not a knife so you cannot pile me.

5.  I am not a farm manager so I cannot define your problem,

I am not a farm manager so I cannot analyze your problem,

I am not a farm manager so I cannot develop alternative solution to your problem,

I am not a farm manager so I cannot decide the best solution to your problem,

I am not a farm manager so I cannot implement the solution into action to your problem.

6.  I am not a Facebook so you cannot add me,

I am not a Facebook so I cannot accept you,

I am not a Facebook so you cannot design me,

I am not a Facebook so I cannot update you,

I am not a Facebook so you cannot locate me. 

7.    I am not a math so you cannot solve me,

I am not a math so you cannot analyze me,

I am not a math so I cannot give you any problem,

I am not a math so you cannot calculate me,

I am not a math so you cannot add me.

8. I am not a gift so you cannot give me to others,

I am not a gift so you cannot rap me,

I am not a gift so you cannot use me as a present,

I am not a gift so I cannot accept,

I am not a gift so I cannot reject you.

9. I am not a radio so I cannot entertain you,

I am not a radio so you cannot turn me on,

I am not a radio so I cannot listen to you,

I am not a radio so you cannot sing with me,

I am not a radio so you cannot turn me off.

10. I am not a Ping-Pong ball so you hit me ,

                               I am not a Ping-Pong ball so you cannot pass me,

                               I am not a Ping-Pong ball so you cannot drop me,

                              I am not a Ping-Pong ball so you cannot spin me,

                             I am not a Ping-Pong ball so you cannot throw me.

11. I am not a movie so you cannot watch me,

I am not a movie so I cannot entertain you,

I am not a movie so I cannot make you sad,

I am not a movie so I cannot make you happy,

I am not a movie so you cannot relate your story on me.

12.  I am not your husband so I cannot take care of you,

I am not your husband so you cannot betray me,

I am not your husband so I cannot sustain all your needs,

I am not your husband so you cannot love me,

I am not your husband so I cannot love you back. 

13. I am not your best friend so you cannot lean on  me,

I am not your best friend so I cannot comfort you,

I am not your best friend so you cannot trust me,

I am not your best friend so I cannot listen to you,

I am not your best friend so you cannot scan me.

14.  I am not a notebook so you cannot scratch me,

I am not a notebook so you cannot cut me,

I am not a notebook so you cannot tear me apart,

I am not a notebook so you cannot throw me,

I am not a notebook so you cannot burn me.

15. I am not a Feasibility Study so you cannot conduct a study on me,

I am not a s Feasibility Study so I cannot present an answer to you,

I am not a Feasibility Study so you cannot present me,

I am not a Feasibility Study so I cannot give you information,

I am not a Feasibility Study so you cannot defend me.

16. I am not a motorcycle so you cannot park me,

I am not a motorcycle so you cannot race me,

I am not a motorcycle so you cannot sell me,

I am not a motorcycle so you cannot start me,

I am not a motorcycle so you cannot ride me.

17.  I am not your boyfriend so you cannot hug me,

I am not your boyfriend so you cannot be with me,

I am not your boyfriend so you cannot punch me,

I am not your boyfriend so you cannot slap me,

I am not your boyfriend so you cannot kiss me.

18. I am not a Television so you cannot buy me,

I am not a Television so you cannot turn me on,

I am not a Television so I cannot entertain you,

I am not a Television so you cannot turn me off,

I am not a Television so you cannot switch me. 

19.  I am not a music player so you cannot sing with me,

I am not a music player so I cannot entertain you,

I am not a music player so you cannot louder me,

I am not a music player so I cannot make you grove,

I am not a music player so you cannot tune me.

20. I am not a newspaper so you cannot recycle me,

                          I am not a newspaper so I cannot inform you,

                                     I am not a newspaper so you cannot sell me,

                   I am not a newspaper so I cannot get your attention,

                                   I am not a newspaper so you cannot buy me.

21.  I am not a bullet so I cannot harm you,

I am not a bullet so you cannot use me,

I am not a bullet so I cannot protect you,

I am not a bullet so you cannot use me in practice,

I am not a bullet so I cannot kill you.

22.  I am not a stuff toy so you cannot hug me,

I am not a stuff toy so you cannot kiss me,

I am not a stuff toy so I cannot comfort you,

I am not a stuff toy so you cannot love me,

I am not a stuff toy so you cannot be with me.

23.  I am not a casino so you cannot go with me,

I am not a casino so I cannot entertain you me,

I am not a casino so you cannot win me,

I am not a casino so you cannot lose me,

I am not a casino so you cannot gamble with me.

24.  I am not a milk so you cannot mix me,

I am not a milk so you cannot drink me,

I am not a milk so you cannot innovate me,

I am not a milk so you cannot taste me,

I am not a milk so you cannot sell me.

25.  I am not a money so you cannot spent me,

I am not a money so you cannot save me,

I am not a money so you cannot exchange me,

I am not a money so you cannot give me to a charity,

I am not a money so you cannot use me.

 26. I am not a paper so you cannot write on me,

I am not a paper so you cannot step on me,

I am not a paper so you cannot throw me away,

I am not a paper so you cannot burn me,

I am not a paper so you cannot rip me into pieces.

27.  I am not a mirror so you cannot see your reflection on  me,

I am not a mirror so you cannot break me,

I am not a mirror so you cannot comb in front of me,

I am not a mirror so I cannot reflect your face,

I am not a mirror so I cannot follow you.

28. I am not a criminal so I cannot harm you,

I am not a criminal so you cannot suspected me,

I am not a criminal so I cannot kill you,

I am not a criminal so you cannot judge me,

I am not a criminal so I cannot take you away.

29. I am not a bag so you cannot carry me,

I am not a bag so you cannot put things on me,

I am not a bag so you cannot put me anywhere,

I am not a bag so you cannot open me,

I am not a bag so you cannot close me.

30. I am not a erring so you cannot wear me,

I am not a erring so you cannot sell me,

I am not a erring so you cannot buy me,

I am not a erring so you cannot throw me,

I am not a erring so you cannot steal me.