Mapula Arog kan Gumamela

In keeping with the spirit of the month of February, we present this adaptation of a classic Robert Burns' poem.

Trees

Today, we present another classic, popular among children when they are required to recite poems in school - Trees by Joyce Kilmer, also translated to Bikol. (Art by FBB)

Dreams

Here's another favorite from Langston Hughes (1902 - 1967) in its original and translated texts: Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow. Bikol: Kap'tan mong maray mga pangiturogan Kun an …

Words to pick up your writing spirit

If you're a (struggling) writer, like me, you're probably looking around for some words to encourage you. I found these quotations to be very helpful and I have translated them to Bikol.

An Mga Kampana Kan Kapaskohan

This piece ('The Christmas Bells') by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) rings loud like bells on Christmas to rise above the din with its optimism and grandeur. This is an attempt to bring over that spirit to the Bikolano tongue. The original text is included below. Update: There is a moving story behind this poem, which …