223.
Interpretasyon ng Epikong “Indarapatra at Sulayman”
Interpretation of the Epic “Indarapatra at Sulayman”
1.
Noong unang panahon, doon sa lupain ng Mindanao
Puro katubigan ang nangingibabaw
Binabalot nito mga kapatagan
Kaya mga tao’y nakatira sa kabundukan
(Once upon a time, in the land of Mindanao yonder
Rising almost was water
Covering the plains
So people reside on the mountains)
2.
Sa loob ng mahabang panahon
Mapayapa’t masagana doon
(For a time lengthy
There’s peace & prosperity)
3.
Hanggang sa dumating halimaw na apat
Salot at kasawian ang sumambulat
(Until arrive four monsters
Pestilence & death disperse)
4.
Si Kurita na maraming kamay
Kayrami ring sinaktan at pinatay
(Kurita with many arms
Also many it kills and harms)
5.
Nananatili ito sa bundok na tinutubuan ng rattan
Sa bundok na ang ngalan ay Kabalan
(It stays on the mountain where grew rattan
On the mountain named Kabalan)
6.
Mabangis na higante naman ang pangalawang halimaw
Kung tawagin siya ay Tarabusaw
(The second monster is a giant not tame
He is Tarabusaw by name)
7.
Sa Bundok Matutum ito ay nakatira
Panghampas na kahoy sandata niya
(On Mount Matutum it lives on
A tree club is its weapon)
8.
Ang pangatlo kung turingan ay Pah
O kaylaking ibon ng Bundok Bita
(Pah is the epithet of the third one
Oh bird of Mt. Bita so gargantuan)
9.
Kapag mga pakpak niya’y ibinukadkad
Kadiliman sa lupa’y lumaladlad
(When its wings are opened wide
Darkness on land do not hide)
10.
Sa Bundok Kurayan ang halimaw na panghuli
Isang dambuhalang ibon iri
(The last monster on Mt. Kurayan
Also a bird gigantic one)
11.
May pitong ulong lahat ng direksiyon ay tanaw
Grabeng maminsala ang nasabing halimaw
(With seven heads that can see on all directions
This monster brought so great devastations)
12.
Lubos na mapaminsala itong halimaw na apat
Kaya sa kanila takot ang lahat
(So destructive are these four monsters
That’s why them everyone fears)
13.
Maliban sa isang prinsipeng mula Mantapuli
Si Sulayman itong kaytapang na lalaki
(Except for one prince from Mantapuli
Sulayman is this man of bravery)
14.
Si Haring Indarapatra nagpabaon
Isang singsing sa kapatid niyang yaon
(Given by Indarapatra King
To that his brother a ring)
15.
Isa ring pananaim inilagay niya
Sa tabi ng kanyang bintana
(A plant he placed also
Beside his window)
16.
Kapag daw nalanta ang halaman
Kapatid niya’y inabot ng kasawian
(If that plant withers
Death to his brother enters)
17.
At si Sulayman nagtungo sa Kabalan
Tinalo si Kurita na kalaban
(And Sulayman to Kabalan went ahead
The foe Kurita he defeated)
18.
Pagkatapos ay sa Matutum dumalaw
Pinuksa naman si Tarabusaw
(After which to Matutum visited
Tarabusaw too was exterminated)
19.
Sunod na pinuntahan ay Bita
Napatay niya doon si Pah
(Next destination was Bita
There he was able to kill Pah)
20.
Pero dambuhalang pakpak sa kanya’y dumagan
Inabot si Sulayman ng kamatayan
(But he was crushed by the enormous wing
Death to Sulayman was reaching)
21.
Sa oras na iyon ay nalanta ang pananim
Kasawian ng kapatid batid ng hari’t nanimdim
(At that moment the plant shriveled
Brother’s death perceived by king and lamented)
22.
Labi ni Sulayman tinunton niya
Binuhay ang lalaki gamit ang tubig na mahiwaga
(Traced he the corpse of Sulayman
Using magical water resurrected the man)
23.
Si Sulayman ay nagdesisyong umuwi
Si Indarapatra’y haharapin ang kalabang panghuli
(Sulayman to home decided to go
Indarapatra will face the final foe)
24.
Sa wakas ay napuksa rin ang ibong may pitong ulo
Sa pag-uwi ng hari may nakilalang dilag ito
(At last slain was the bird with heads that are seven
Upon the king’s return he met a maiden)
25.
‘Di nagtagal nag-isang dibdib ang dalawa
At muling nagbalik katiwasayan sa lupa
(Not later the two wedded
And in the land serenity reverted).
-08/25-26/2013
(Dumarao)
*for Epic Day 2013
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224.
Ode to Mary, Mother of Virtues
Oh Mary, Mother of Faith
You taught us to obey God
Your humble submission we congratulate
Oh Mary, Mother of Hope
You offered us God’s Messiah
Your fruit of salvation we interlope
Oh Mary, Mother of Charity
You granted us God’s abundant grace
Your genuine generosity we credit sincerely
Oh Mary, Mother of Prudence
You confirmed us that you are guided by God
Your sinlessness we adore with magnificence
Oh Mary, Mother of Justice
You imparted us God’s impartial mercy
Your intercession we always please
Oh Mary, Mother of Fortitude
You showed us patience amidst God’s trials
Your endurance we praise with servitude
Oh Mary, Mother of Temperance
You astounded us with your chastity before God
Your immaculate heart we want to glance.
-09/08/2013
(Dumarao)
*for Mama Mary’s Birthday
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225.
Farewell 25!
Farewell oh year of twenty-five
To twenty-six I will arrive
This year of mine so memorial
I thought it will be my burial
But look I’m here still alive!
-09/09/2012
(Dumarao)
*written on this day before my 26th Birthday
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226.
Welcome 26!
Welcome my year of twenty-six
Twenty-five no more can mix
This is a new beginning
Another year of reckoning
My God, fill it with auspiciousness!
-09/10/2013
(Dumarao)
*written on this day of my 26th Birthday
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227.
My 36th Leaf
Obtained thee at end
Of new experience
Brought by masteral
A riverside shrub
It’s mangrove leaf!
Planted by any
Concerned citizen
Perhaps a student
Or a caretaker
Five barangays care
Cloudy afternoon
About two-thirty
Twenty-first day of
September this year
While going away
From Cadimahan
Floating restaurant
That sails on river
Near mouth of the sea
Mangrove plants along
A nice souvenir
From a rare happening
With my Masteral
Classmates and teacher
On a river tour!
-09/22/2013
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection
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228.
My 37th Leaf
Got thee at breast high
While newly arrived
A flowering plant
But has no odor
It’s a “yellow bell”!
Owned by religious
The Catholic Church
Of town of Miagao
I’m with Vet. Med. II
And BEEd II
Just finished raining
A cloudy morning
About nine-fifteen
Day twenty-seventh
Of month September
Right facing the front
Of quaint Miagao Church
A landscaped area
Near the tall pillar
With yellow flowers
Of course I must get
A leaf from a place
Where I was once part
When I’m in college
Oh how my heart jumps?!
-09/27/2013
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection
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229.
My 38th Leaf
Got thee at toe high
While newly arrived
Ornamental plant
Small and violet
This one I don’t know!
Owned by academe
UP Visayas
Of town of Miagao
I’m still with students
Who are on field trip
Just been oriented
Then picture-taking
About nine-fifty
Day twenty-seventh
Of month September
At the very front
Of the Oblation
At the New Admin.
Of UP Miagao
A landscaped area
This I must get too
‘Coz it’s a token
From where I was once
Everyday in life
I feel very glad!
-09/27/2013
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection
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230.
Ikaw don guid!
Isa ini ka ti-on
Ginakabig nga maragtason
Bangud yara ikaw upod namon
Oh halangdon ang imo ngalan
Kay kami sa imo labi sa tanan
Kanami pamati-an, kanami pamatyagan
Sa imo pagtatap ipahamtang
Kon kami yara sa alang-alang
Ikaw isa ka mananabang
Gani imo ipadayon ang edukasyon,
Maayong lawas, agrikultura nga mainuswagon,
Pangabuhian kg pagbuhis nga eksaktuhanon
Gob. Tanco, ikaw don guid! Ikaw don guid…
Ang tampad nga naga-ulikid
Gani salamat guid! Salamat guid!
Lantawa kay naghugpong ang bilog nimo nga banwa
Agud ipakita sa bug-os naton nga probinsya
Nga kami naga-apin guid sa imo kg sa iya
Matuod nga malipayon man ini nga ti-on
Para sa amon tanan nga mga Dumaraonon
Bangud amon kasimanwa ang subong gobernador namon!
-10/13-14/2013
(Dumarao)
*for Gob. Tanco’s 69th Birthday
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231.
My 39th Leaf
Obtained thee from branch
Broken from its trunk
Fallen on the land
From a sturdy tree
“Indian Mango” leaf!
Owned by our neighbor
Gabo family
Doministo too
I’m with our neighbors
Watching vestiges
At three-thirty five
Of dark afternoon
Just after the storm
Weaker winds blowing
Fewer rains dropping
In front of the house
Of Dudoy Etic
Other side road
On way to river
From a branch fallen
Great devastation
Brought by a typhoon
A super typhoon
Labelled “Yolanda”
Marked in history!
-11/08/2013
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection
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232.
Ang Sumpa ni Yolanda!
Oh anong hapis ang sinapit ng aming bayan
Mula sa bagyong dito ay dumaan
Kapani-panibago ang tanawin saanman –
Ang bundok sa silangan at sa kanluran
Maging ang natatangi naming simbahan
At iba pang malalayong kabahayan
Ngayon ay tanaw na mula sa aming tahanan
Sapagkat mga puno ay kinalbo niya
Marami rin dito kanyang pinatumba
Mga poste ng kuryente ay kasama
Mga palayan ay naging dagat na
Ilog ay halos umapaw sa kalsada
Kahit malalaking bahay ay giniba
Ng sumpa nitong bagyong nagngangalang Yolanda!
-11/09/2013
(Dumarao)
*due to super typhoon Yolanda that hit our town
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233.
My Idol Dentist
Many times in my life
My teeth have been a strife
It brought me too much pain
That made me quite insane
From childhood to my teen
My teeth so bad have been
‘Coz everytime it aches
Trouble to me it makes
I want to pull it out
I want to make a shout
Root canal and fillings
Cleanings and extractings
All those I’ve undergone
Until mostly are gone
False teeth when I was teen
True now only thirteen
New denture just last year
Extracts without a tear
Yes, extractions – painless
I also had paid less
To this dentist in town
Who comforts like a clown
Doctor Baticados
Amazing serving boss…
You’re my idol dentist
The best among the rest!
-11/29/2013
(Dumarao)
*grinding/molars just extracted painlessly
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234.
Our Golden Times During PNoy-Part 4
Behold PNoy in the Year of the Snake
A year of terrible typhoon & earthquake
A year of scam about pork barrel
A year in Zamboanga there’s a battle
This year’s really a great trial
A year of calamities & upheaval
But PNoy a leader who is alert
Warned the nation of imminent hurt
To places inflicted he himself went
Gave aids & comfort and slept in tent
A man for all he really is
That’s why Team PNoy had many parties
‘Coz whatever party you may belong
If you’re on Straight Path you come along
But if you’re a partymate of crime accused
To him you’ll never be excused.
-12/31/2013
(Dumarao)
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235.
My 40th Leaf
Taken thee from vine
Stem, fence intertwine
Violet and soft
Not on place aloft
It’s “alugbati”!
Owned by Hapitan
Somehow famous clan
Ma’am Diday is she
By us known to be
Santos her partner
Eaten I just have
Foods that I so love
Afternoon that’s dark
New Year is its mark
Baby’s birthday too
In front of dwelling
Where there’s no ceiling
Climbing cyclone wire
Where there is no mire
Alongside the road
First birthday party
Of child named Arnie
Curly hair this one
To Ma’am Diday son
I’m with Joy, Angie.
-01/01/2014
(Dumarao)
*My Toladas Collection
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236.
World Prayer for Peace
Oh Father God, Creator of the World & Soul
Give peace to all people
This is our frequent call
To those countries with armed conflict
To those who seek for justice
To their lands and hearts grant peace
Oh Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace and Lord of Lords
Prevent those who fight with guns & swords
Render them Your comforting words
To those who plot evil things
To those who have misunderstandings
To their minds & thoughts end sufferings
Oh Holy Spirit, our Light & Guide
From us please do not hide
Especially when our troubles are ocean wide
To those who are broken-hearted
To those who are inflicted
To their hearts & soul don’t get deserted.
-01/01/2014
(Dumarao)
*My Prayer Poems Collection…written on this Day of World Prayer for Peace
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237.
Prayer When Afraid
Oh Father God, I am afraid
For what they have said
Regarding my tomorrow
That will be filled with sorrow
Oh my Creator, I plea to Thee
When that time comes, don’t abandon me
Oh Jesus Christ, I am full of fear
For I sense pain is near
Let me remember Your suffering
When anguish is forthcoming
Oh my Savior, I plea to Thee
When that time comes, You comfort me
Oh Holy Spirit, I am frightened
When everything will be darkened
On that hour I’ll be filled with fright
All things will be gloomy on my sight
Oh my Guide, I plea to Thee
When that time comes, shine Your light upon me.
-01/02/2014
(Dumarao)
*My Prayer Poems Collection
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238.
Prayer When Anxious
Oh Father God, I am anxious
Trials might get more serious
Burdens might weighten
Strength might lessen
Oh my Creator, diminish my loads
Oh my Creator, smoothen the roads
Oh Jesus Christ, I’m filled with anxiety
Cross might be harder to carry
I might fall along the way
I might get into dismay
Oh my Savior, help me carry on
Oh my Savior, let me move on
Oh Holy Spirit, I am perplexed
My life might have been hexed
It might be harder to manage
It might bring me rage
Oh my Guide, grant me understanding
Oh my Guide, make me withstanding.
-01/03/2014
(Dumarao)
*My Prayer Poems Collection
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239.
Prayer when Backsliding
Oh Father God, I am backsliding
My spirit again I’m ruining
Please reform me once more
It’s what I’m looking for
Oh Jesus Christ, I am backsliding
To sin I am returning
Please with Your blood wash me
Wash me with Your blood of mercy
Oh Holy Spirit, I am backsliding
Transgressions I am repeating
Please my body You possess
Until no more I transgress.
-01/04/2014
(Dumarao)
*My Prayer Poems Collection
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240.
Prayer When Bereaved
Oh Father God, I am bereaved
How many times I have grieved
Over my losses and misfortunes
I’m longing for long-lasting boons
Oh Jesus Christ, I am bereft
Seems none on me is left
I almost lost everything
I’m longing for great something
Oh Holy Spirit, I am at loss
Too heavy is my cross
Too little gifts I possess
I’m longing for overflowing gladness.
-01/05/2014
(Dumarao)
*My Prayer Poems Collection
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241.
Samo Kay Nazareno
Oh Poong Hesus Nazareno
Kahit ngayong Ikaw ay malayo
Kahit ako’y hindi mkapunta diyan sa Quiapo
Ako ay sa Iyo parin sumasamo
Ikaw na Siyang noon ay dinaingan ko
Ikaw na Siyang noon ay hinilingan ko
Na makatapos ako sa kolehiyo
Ikaw na Siyang mismong tinungo ko
Ikaw na Siyang mismong dinasalan ko
At duminig sa mga panalangin ko
Ako’y muling sumasamo sa Iyo
Tingnan Mo ngayon ang sitwasyon ko
Nasa alanganin na naman ang buhay ko
Walang kasiguruhan sa trabaho
Kinabukasang maganda ay malabo
Maawa Ka naman sa pamilya ko
Maawa Ka naman sa ibang tao
Sila ay matutulungan ko
Kapag dininig Mo ang samong ito
Kung ano ito ay alam Mo na po
Upang akin naring mabago
Ang nabubulok na buhay at pagkatao.
-0/09/2014
(Dumarao)
*written this day of the Feast of the Black Nazarene
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242.
Binyagan Mo Muli Ako
Oh Hesukristo
Ako’y muling binyagan Mo
Ibuhos Mo ang Iyong dugo
Upang mapawi ang mga sala ko
Ako ay Iyong pagmasdan
Nababalot ng karumihan
Punung-puno ng kasalanan
Parang wala nang kapatawaran
Baguhin Mo ang aking buhay
Itayong muli ang mga suhay
Tapusin ang pagkakaratay
Sa mga kasalanang nakamamatay
Pakawalan Mo ako sa mga kadena
Ng pagdurusang matagal na
Ako’y palayain Mo na
Bigyan ng panibagong pag-asa.
-01/12/2014
(Dumarao)
*written on this day of the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus
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243.
Prayer When Bitter
Oh Father God, I am bitter
My soul is hot like fever
Everything is getting critical
Let me overcome this upheaval
Oh Jesus Christ, I feel bitter
My heart is torn asunder
Deep pain I have inside
Let me set this wound aside
Oh Holy Spirit, I think bitter
My mind is becoming crazier
A lot of trouble it carries
Let me end those worries.
-01/15/2014
(Dumarao)
*My Prayer Poems Collection
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244.
Prayer When Conscious of Sin
Oh God, I am conscious of sin
It tells me what I’ve been
A sense of shame I feel
My knees I want to kneel
Help me to confess
And clear out all these mess
That I can be strong and true
That I can be one with You!
-01/16/204
(Dumarao)
*My Prayer Poems Collection
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245.
Samo Kay Santo Niño
Oh Poong Santo Niño
Batid na batid Mo
Na simula pagkabata ko
Sumasamo na ako sa Iyo
Subalit bakit tinulutan Mo
Na ang buhay ko’y maging ganito
Punung-puno ng pagkatalo
Palaging malayo sa asenso
Palagi nalang nabibigo
Nagsusumikap naman ako
Wala paring pagbabago
Hanggang kailan Mo matatanto
Ang kalagayan kong ito
Kung Ikaw nga ay totoo
Dulutan Mo naman ako
Ng inaasam na pagkapanalo.
-01/19/2014
(Dumarao)
*written on this day of the Feast of Sto. Niño
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246.
Prayer When Defeated
Oh Father God, I am defeated
My goal is disgruntled
My honor is dismantled
Oh Jesus Christ, I am defeated
Triumphant are those who I dread
That’s why I am full of hatred
Oh Holy Spirit, I am defeated
I have fallen to my knees
Raise me up again please!
-01/20/2014
(Dumarao)
*My Prayer Poems Collection
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247.
Prayer When Depressed
Oh Father God, I am depressed
My troubles have compressed
Upon me there’s no rest
Oh Jesus Christ, I am depressed
My eyes are full of tears
I’m full of sadness & fears
Oh Holy Spirit, I am depressed
My burdens are so heavy
Come now and comfort me!
-01/21/2014
(Dumarao)
*My Prayer Poems Collection
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248.
Prayer When Disaster Threatens
Oh Father God, disaster threatens
Do not put me in jeopardy
Turn to me quickly
Oh Jesus Christ, disaster threatens
Yes, quickly turn to me
And appose Thy remedy
Oh Holy Spirit, disaster threatens
Whispers of doom visit nightly
Before I fall, rescue me!
-01/22/2014
(Dumarao)
*My Prayer Poems Collection
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249.
Prayer When Discouraged
Oh Father God, I am discouraged
I want to turn back
Enough strength I lack
Oh Jesus Christ, I am discouraged
My failures are always
I’m filled with dismays
Oh Holy Spirit, I am discouraged
I’m fed up with challenges
Do not make me hopeless!
-01/23/2014
(Dumarao)
*My Prayer Poems Collection
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250.
Prayer When Doubting
Oh Father God, I am doubting
If there is really You
If You are really true
Oh Jesus Christ, I am doubting
Why is life like this to me?
It’s always with uncertainty
Oh Holy Spirit, I am doubting
My faith You please increase
My scruples You please decrease!
-01/24/2014
(Dumarao)
*My Prayer Poems Collection