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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Inangkit Ku Bao

inangkit ku bao
ro siki nga nag-eapak kana
bag-ong buskad nga Sampaguita
***Melcichon
September 30, 2014

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Last Working Day

last working day--
I keep my bruised heart
from my co-workers
***Melcichon
September 28, 2014

Edsa Revolution

Edsa Revolution--
nagtau it Sampaguita
ro ungang baye sa soldado ni Marcos
***Melcichon
Sept. 28, 2014

Trabaho Eang

trabaho eang--
sige eang nga linabu
ka dila
***Melcichon
Sept. 28, 2014

Owa Imaw Kadumdum

owa imaw kadumdum
ra dila gali
gatiurok sa tagiposuon
***Melcichon
Sept. 28, 2014

Ano Kalinong

ano kalinong
gatiurok sa dalipe
ro huni't agaganghis
***Melcichon
Sept 28, 2014

Behold!

behold!
her tongue
is slashing again
***Melcichon
Sept 28, 2014

Rusing Sales Lady

the rushing sales lady
steps on a centepede
that crosses a pathway

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Workshop and Forum with Aklanon Writers



Workshop and Forum with Aklanon Writers
“Theme: Kindling the Writer within the Young Aklanon”
Sept. 19-20, 2014, Aklan Catholic College (ACC) Cafeteria, Kalibo, Aklan

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Day One: Forum with Aklanon Writers
Sept. 19, 2014; 8:00 to 5:00 P.M.

A.M.
8:00 – Registration
8:15 –  Opening Program
·         Doxology, National Anthem, Aklan Hymn, ACC Hymn
·         Opening Remarks – Floradel B. Almero, President of ACC Literati Club
·         Message – Rev. Fr. Jose Gualberto I. Villasis, PhD., Rector-President of ACC
         – Hon. Florencio T. Miraflores, Governor of Aklan
9:00 – “My Advice to Those Who Want to Write”
By Nynn Arwena G. Tamayo, Executive Director of AGMRMF Cultural Action Group
9:40 – Open Forum
10:00 – “The De la Cruz Writers: Leopoldo, Beato, Roman, Vellyzarius and Others”
            By Sumra de la Cruz Rojo, Editor-in-Chief of The Aklan Reporter
10:40 – Open Forum
11:00 – “Creative Nonfiction: Strategies and Challenges”
By June B. Mijares, ACC Vice-President for Academic Affairs
11:40 – Open Forum

P.M.
1:00 –  “Binaeaybay sa Inakeanon: Kon Mauno Ako Magsueat”
            By Ronel Advincula, ACC Instructor
1:40 – Open Forum
2:00 –  “Poetry and Social Justice: For Whom Do You Write?”
            By George T. Calaor, Pioneering Aklanon Poet
2:40 – Open Forum
3:00 – The Art of Performance Poetry”
            By Jemson QuiƱones, ACC Instructor
4:00 – Open Forum
             
Day Two: Forum with Aklanon Writers and Poetry Workshop
Sept. 20, 2014; 8:00 to 5:00 P.M.

A.M.
8:00 – “Mga Bagong Isyu sa Wika at Panitikang Filipino”
            By Dr. John E. Barrios, Commissioner of Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino
9:00 – Open Forum
9:30 – Poetry Workshop
            By Melchor F. Cichon, Awardee of the Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas,
            Aklanon Master Poet, and Recipient of the Outstanding Aklanon Award for Literature
           
P.M.
1:00 –  Poetry Workshop (continuation)
4:30 – Closing Program
·         Message from a Participant
·         Awarding of Certificates to Participants and Facilitators
·         Awarding of Plaque of Merit to the Workshop Master
·         Closing Remarks – Byron Paul C. Beadoy, Adviser of ACC Literati Club

Sunday, September 07, 2014

This Rainy Morning


Yes, the Heaven


Dusk Breeze

dusk breeze--
the heaven is here
even beyond our smiles
***Melchor F. Cichon
Sept 7, 2014

Saturday, September 06, 2014

Poetry Workshop


Poetry Workshop and Forum with Aklanon Writers
Sept. 19-20, 2014
Aklan Catholic College (ACC) Cafeteria
Archbishop Gabriel M. Reyes St., Kalibo, Aklan

Resource Persons:

Melchor F. Cichon                  ~ Aklanon Master Poet
   Awardee, Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas
John E. Barrios                        ~ Pioneering Aklanon Poet, Fictionist and Playwright
                                                   Commissioner, Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino
Nynn Arwena G. Tamayo       ~ Leading Aklanon Woman Poet
                                                   Executive Director, AGMRMF Cultural Action Group

Invited Aklanon Writers:

George T. Calaor                     June B. Mijares                       Rommel J. Constantino          

Registration Fee: P150 for ACCians, P200 for outsiders (inclusive of 3 snacks and a certificate)

For inquiries, contact: 09466900015, Floradel B. Almero, President of the ACC Literati.


PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

Sept. 19, 2014; 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Forum with Aklanon Writers

Short Talk and Open Forum:
8:00 A.M. –     Registration
8:30 A.M. –     Opening Program
9:00 A.M. – “My Advice to Those Who Want to Write”
By Nynn Arwena G. Tamayo
10:00 A.M. –   Open Forum
10:30 A.M. – “Poetry and Social Justice: For Whom Do You Write?”
By George T. Calaor
11:30 A.M. – Open Forum
12:00 P.M. –   Break
2:00 P.M. –     “Creative Nonfiction: Strategies and Challenges”
By June B. Mijares
3:00 P.M. –     Open Forum/Snacks
3:30 P.M. –     “Literature and Theater: The Teatro Akeanon Experience”
By Rommel J. Constantino

Sept. 20, 2014; 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Continuation of Forum with Aklanon Writers
Poetry Workshop
8:00 A.M. –     Opening Program
9:00 A.M. –     “Mga Bagong Isyu sa Wika at Panitikang Filipino”
By Dr. John E. Barrios
Commissioner, Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino
10:00 A.M. –   Open Forum / Snacks
10:30 A.M. –   Poetry Workshop
By Melchor F. Cichon
Awardee, Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas
12:00 P.M. –   Break
1:00 P.M. –     Poetry Workshop (continuation)
4:30 P.M. –     Closing Program and Awarding of Certificates

Tuesday, September 02, 2014

With Sirius


Full Moon

full moon--
the young couple
build their bamboo castle
***Melcichon
September 2, 2014