MASCOTA

Erle Frayne D. Argonza

The day has just begun.
Here in my studio flat the air reverbs
With notes of dance music from disco fame
Preparing my psyche for the gym time waitin’.

From here I’m transported back to the 60s.
A tot I was then watching Ybanag culture
From my curious yet ignorant social focals.
There to wallow a bit as my Grandpa struts
The humble sala of our rising new home
Displaying with gusto the music of mascota
Dances with my Grandma to savor eternity
Of merriment and glowful likings for cultural spree
Of our locality we call by thee: Ybanag.

[Philippines, 08 November 2010]

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IN FLIGHT (Poem 4)

Erle Frayne Argonza y Delago


Dash yourself
In flights of pilgrimages
O! eager pilgrim!

To which will you pay homage to?
Which mystical mountain?
Which golden crag?
Which sanctified image?
Which enigma worth respect?

Hearts of all
The planet’s peoples:
These are the most precious of all
Objects of desire
Of one who ought
To share service

Pilgrim’s homage indeed.


[Writ. 21 Aug. 1987, Univ. of the Philippines, Quezon City, M.Manila.]

IN FLIGHT (Poem 3)

Bro. Erle Frayne Argonza y Delago


I’ve talked to my Wings
To spread themselves and span me
Upon marvelous lands that stretch
Beyond my cradle land.

They are the Wings of a conquering Eagle
Yet an Eagle with a Dove’s heart
Whose battles
Are drawn against diabolical enemies—
Poverty, fear, ignorance, dogma;

Foes that threaten to despoil
The glory of man.

Set forth in flight!

[Writ. 21 Aug. 1987, Univ. of the Philippines, Quezon City, M.Manila.]

IN FLIGHT (Poem 1)

Erle Frayne Argonza y Delago


I shall leave my cradle land soon.

I shall follow the path
Of a flight I’ll obtain
A blessed flight
Into the planet’s centers
Grandiose corners.

Let me depart!
I ought to pursue
What my heart
Has sought for.

Release!
Release!

The self that aspires
To make homes
Amongst peoples
Of the planet.


[Writ. 19 Aug. 1987, Univ. of the Philippines, Quezon City, M.Manila.]