8 Stories (Reflection) By: Jane Paula Madelar

May Day Eve

Men and Woman are different in view
They have distinct styles that are new
They are strong even though they are few
Walls of hindrances can overthrew.

God made us equal and fairly
We have our own talents to play
No one can judge or criticize our ability
For we have part in this humane society.

What boys can do, girls also can
Women can also be a master of themselves
Where no one can dictate the decision’s they made
That is how women project their individual traits.


Revenge is not the solution to problems
Forget and forgiveness must portray always
Sharing and giving love can make a difference
So we can have peace and unity in our journey.

Footnote To Youth

Sabi ninda ang pag-agom baku karaw-karaw
Ini dakulang desisyon na paghurup-hurupan urualdaw
Kung baga ini maluto na dae pwedeng mag-usbaw
Ta saimong magurang siguradong mapungaw.

Ang storyang Footnote to youth sarong modelo
Sa mga batit na baku pa sigurado
Sa mga tigagibo na puro pakunswelo
Marumduman lugod ninda ang maraot na epekto.

Ang salang gibo kang magurang, dae pagarugun
Ta ini siguradong makakaraot sa kagabsan
Early marriage asin Early pregnancy ay likayan
Ta nganing marhay na buhay ang mapadumanan.

Ang problema natural na sa satong buhay
Kaipuhan tana lang maniwala sa satuyang kakayahan
Dai mag-idali sa mga pagkakataon ta yaon sana iyan
Ang importante maging maugma asin makuntento sa gabos na bagay.

Like the Molave

The poem reflects the nationalism and heroism and how they inspire each individual, to be a great defender of their country. Like the molave, we must be strong enough in such things that we might encounter in our lives especially the youth of today. Facing things all together can make a big difference because as they said unity is the best capital of one community comes up with good result.

In first part of the poem proved that we have part in this society:

Not yet Rizal, not yet. Sleep not in peace

There are thousand waters to be spanned

There are thousand mountains to be crossed

There are thousand crosses to be borne.

The RIZAL in poem pertains to the Philippines and also to the youth. It serves as encouraging words that we must not be contented of what kind of situation we have. There are more challenges and hindrances that might put as down. We should stand still against the odds of our own life and even to the environment that we are part of. We must be brave to fight for the betterment of our society. We cannot predict of what tomorrow will happen, so e must prepare ourselves to survive.

As part of this humane society, we shall join to the quest to make the Philippines more prosperous place. In this, freedom can fully appreciate by many without any hesitation to live their own life. Being unified country can improve the life of the people because after all lending a helping hand in all problems is a sign of stronger Philippine country.

Order for Masks

In this poem, the three masks show the three roles of a woman which is being a sister, daughter and a wife. It implies the negative and positive situations of female population of our society. Not just of men, they are also the capability to gain admiration and flexibility in the field of caring, supporting and loving. But on the other side, the woman has to fulfil the different roles that are expected from her. She is the one who is willing to sacrifice for sustainability of both genders. It is true that women base from ancient times serves as an object to please the en until today but it doesn’t mean that it will remain as it is because our way of living and thinking do change. Nowadays, it is said that whatever men can do, women also can like they can lead and be part of political institutions and can do hard works like constructions, driving and others. Also, education is truly related to this poem so we must value it because it serves as a stepping stone for women to also be on top.  

My Father Goes to Court

This story reveal the reality about underprivileged families with the affluent ones. Living in a society as a human being adheres with so many trials and circumstances but there is a way we could do to lessen the burden within us, it is what we so called “Laugh” and “Happiness”. This story just want to imply to us that laughing and being happy is the most vital features for a person to live his life to the fullest. This is a good relationship among others away from any problems and conflicts. Just like in the case of the poor family in the story, they live their lives in a simple way, as a happy family and with a strong family ties. They get to play, socialize with others and laugh and the most important thing is that they are contented of what they have even they live in the midst of poverty and many difficulties. They never let their relationship ruin by any of problems as long as they are together and happy. On the contrary, the rich family are wealthy, abundant in food and has comfortable lifestyle but the matter is that they are still not contented with what they have. They want more of everything and they tend to be more powerful than the poor that only means they will not truly happy of what kind of life they have. We must always remember to be contented of what we have. Money is not everything. The reality in life is we must know what makes us happy enough. Give yourself a break and just be positive no matter what life brings.

Soledad

The poem depicts how a society reacts on a certain situation that disturb or contradicts the basis of their action which is the religion. Filipinos deep sense of religiosity is reflected in their way of life – the way they decide, act and lead. But is this the only basis to judge other by the mistake they’ve done? In the poem there was a girl who committed a mistake which is the pre-marital sex and when the people learn about this scandalous situation they judge and condemned the girl instead of giving sympathy. What happened to their so called Christian teachings? To have mercy on others, this only reveals the outlook about the people expressing their unconscious mind about those kind of situations. This poem also shows how a group of people in a society reacts when such expectations fail. A society’s traditions and culture is guided by something. Something they choose to believe and manifest them to be what they are now. But beyond this, we must also remember that even we are linked with the same religion, god made us unique to be different from other so we must not judge anyone using our own basis. Ever mistake deserves forgiveness so rather let our hearts do forgive.

How My Brother Leon Brought Home A Wife

Everything in the name of love is possible. If you are in love you can do the things, that you aren’t make in the past. Love conquers all. It is the state of our life that we feel all the things are easy to deal with. The essence of love cannot put down by any challenges actually it will made you be a strong person just to fight for the person you adore with. This is what Maria ought to do. To show her love for Leon, she overcome all the odds that Leon’s parents had been done. They underestimate the ability of Maria, thinking that she will not be able to live in rural area. But because of the love and the likeness to live with leon, she didn’t mind the test instead he face with determination and together with the love. This is just a proof that there’s no wall of hindrances that can defeat love. Even if both of you differ in culture and way of living it is not the things that would break you. As far as you love each other and willing to take risks in a relationship no one can stop you.

Geyluv

Kasalanan nga ba ang magmahal ng kapwa?
Kung ito’y hindi ko naman sinasadya?
Baliw na puso sa kanya’y nahalina
Tanging kaligayahan sa kanya’y nadama.

Ang sabi ng iba . magmahaln ang bawat isa
Ngunit sa paningin nila, ito’y hndi maganda
Ito raw ay labag at hindi kaaya-aya
Kaya’t sandamakmak na pang-huhusga ang napapala

Ngunit sila’y hindi umaatras at nagpapabanga
Mapa-Lesbian, gay, bisexual o Trangender pa yan
Sila’y rumarampa mapagabi man o umaga
Ngiti sa labi ang siyang binabandera

Gaya ng makulay na lovestory ni benjie at mike
Parehong lalaki na magkaibigan , na tuluyang nagibigan
Pinapakita lamang nila ang matatag na pagsasamahan
Kaya kahit anong pangungutya , sa kanilay balewala

Kung mahal mo ang isang tao, panindigan mo
Kahit may pagkakapareho na nakikita sainyo
Hindi nasusukat ang pag-ibig sa kasarian lamang
Bagkus sa kung gaano kayang ipagsigawan ang inyong pagmamahalan