21ST CENTURY LITERATURE

2. Filipino Regional Poetry
Lesson 1:
Objectives
Identify the geographic, linguistic and ethnic dimensions
of Philippine literary history from pre-colonial to modern.
Appreciate the application of imagery in the text
provided, paying particular attention to the regional origins
of the poem.
Respond critically to the poem and articulate this
response through a presentation that showcases regional
culture.

3. By EssayWriter.co.uk
BICOL REGION: MAYON VOLCANO

4. M A Y O N
MAYON by Kristian Sendon Cordero
(Camarines Sur)
Translated from the Bikol by the author

8. What do you think about Mayon Volcano?
Why do you think people love this tourist destination?
Have you seen Mount Mayon up close? If yes, how did you react when
you saw it for the first time?
Can other events have the same effect on us as a volcanic eruption?
QUESTIONS TO PONDER:

9. READ the poem:

10. MAYON
by: Kristian Sendon Cordero
Camarines Sur
Ayon sa alamat, lason ng pana ni Pagtuga,
Ang lumikha sa bulkan – libingan ito
Ng dalagang namatay sa isang digmaan.
Ngayon, ano ang tutubo sa paanan ng Mayon
Gayong nagiging malawak na itong
sementeryo
Ng abo, ng tao. Manganganak na kaya ito?

11. MAYON
by: Kristian Sendon Cordero
Camarines Sur
Tinitigan ko ang nakangangang
bulkan – binalot
Ng ulap at ng sariling usok ang
tuktok, gatas sa labi.
Baka sakali, magpakita, nang may
silbi ang kamera.

12. MAYON
by: Kristian Sendon Cordero
Camarines Sur
Sa ilang retrato na ibinebenta ng mga
bata sa Cagsawa
Lusaw na tae ang nagliliyab na lava,
dumadaloy pababa.
Matandang nag-nganganga ayon
naman sa isang makata.

13. MAYON
by: Kristian Sendon Cordero
Camarines Sur
Sa isang lumang postcard na nakita
ko sa Antigo Merkado—
Kapag sa malayo, isa siyang magandang
sikyung nakatanod,
Handa sa pagkapkap, naghihintay sa
iyong pagpasok.

14. a) Explain a particular stanza
b) Identify the various images in the poem
c) Brainstorm on how the poem Mayon can be
interpreted literally and figuratively
d) Write a short critique of the poem focusing on
how the images in the poem present the
experience of viewing Mount Mayon
4 GROUPS:

16. An image is a word or phrase that appeals to one of our
senses. Images can help us
• create a mental picture
• hear a sound
• feel texture/temperature
• taste a sweet, sour, or salty
flavor
What Is an IMAGE?

17. And straightway like a bell
Came low and clear
The slow, sad murmur of the distant seas,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
And in the hush of waters was the sound
Of pebbles rolling round,
For ever rolling with a hollow sound.
And bubbling sea-weeds as the waters go
Swish to and fro
Their long, cold tentacles of slimy grey.
—from “The Shell” by James Stephens
Listen to this excerpt of “The Shell” by James Stephens and imagine the
scene he describes.
What is an IMAGE?

18. Which words
appeal to the
sense of hearing?
sight? touch?
What is an IMAGE?
And straightway like a bell
Came low and clear
The slow, sad murmur of the distant seas,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
And in the hush of waters was the sound
Of pebbles rolling round,
For ever rolling with a hollow sound.
And bubbling sea-weeds as the waters go
Swish to and fro
Their long, cold tentacles of slimy grey.
—from “The Shell” by James Stephens
Quick Check
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19. Hearing
Sight
Touch
Which words appeal to
the sense of hearing?
sight? touch?
What is an IMAGE?
Quick Check
And straightway like a bell
Came low and clear
The slow, sad murmur of the distant seas,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
And in the hush of waters was the sound
Of pebbles rolling round,
For ever rolling with a hollow sound.
And bubbling sea-weeds as the waters go
Swish to and fro
Their long, cold tentacles of slimy grey.
—from “The Shell” by James Stephens

20. Poets and painters both create vivid
images. Painters choose from a palette of
colors to create different textures and
moods in their works.
Poets also have a palette—a palette of
words—from which they choose just the right
words to create a sensory experience for the
reader.
IMAGERY in Poetry

21. Poets use imagery to
• speak to our deepest feelings—joy, sorrow, wonder, love
• emphasize certain qualities of the subject
• create a mood
IMAGERY in Poetry

22. Imagery is
• part of a poet’s style
• a product of the poet’s own
way of seeing the world
• a reflection of the time and
place in which the poet lives
IMAGERY in Poetry

23. KRISTIAN SENDON CORDERO
ɤ Described as the enfant terrible (a person who is
controversial, often by being innovative and
questioning of the establishment) of Bikol
contemporary writings, Cordero is a widely
anthologized writer in the Philippines today.
ɤ He is a poet, translator and filmmaker from Bikol.
ɤ He has five poetry collections in Filipino and Bikol.
His most recent collections are Canticos: Apat Na
Boses (UST Publishing House, 2013) received the
National Book Awards and Gintong Aklat Awards for
Best Book in Philippine Literature

24. KRISTIAN SENDON CORDERO
ɤ In 2011, he published his translation of selected
poetry of Rainier Maria Rilke , “Minatubod Ako Sa
Diklom” ( I Have Faith in the Night) published by
Ateneo de Naga University Press.
ɤ He wrote and directed the first film of Nora Aunor in
her mother tongue, Hinulid, (2016, Quezon City
International Festival)
ɤ His first film Angustia (Cinema One Originals, 2013)
was recognized as one of the Best First Films by the
Young Critics Circle of the Philippines. He teaches at
Ateneo de Naga University and Mapua University
(Intramuros)

25. CRITERIA for Creative Presentation
໖ VISUAL PROPS
• Material was presented in an engaging way (gets the
audience involved)
• Presentation flowed logically and was wellorganized
• Student used appropriate visual aids, aiding class
understanding and interest.
໖ DELIVERY
• Student was very clear and well-spoken during
presentation.
໖ PHYSICAL PRESENCE
• Eye contact is consistently made with audience,
• Little to no nervous habits are exhibited, and enthusiasm
and energy are present.

26. Ang tulang "Mayon" ay isinulat ni Kristian Sendon
Cordero. Ang tulang ito ay hindi madaling unawain
dahil sa mga nakatagong mga mensahe.
Sa loob ng mga linya ay ang mas malalim na kahulugan
tungkol sa kung gaano kapanganib at kaganda ang
Mayon.
Ang unang talata ng tula ay nagpapakita ng kamatayan
ni Magayon bilang sanhi ng kapanganakan ng Bulkan.
Pagdating sa pangangatuwiran sa pamamagitan ng
ikalawang talata, ano kaya ang gustong ipahiwatig ng
persona sa paggamit niya ng imahe ng isang
sementeryo? Ang sementeryo ay nagpapahiwatig ng
mga tao na namatay at nailibing na buhay sa paligid ng
Mayon kapag ito ay sumabog.
Ang persona ay naglalarawan sa bulkang Mayon sa
pamamagitan ng kung ano ang kanyang nakita sa
imahe ng post card. Ang bulkang Mayon ay inilarawan
bilang isang magandang gwardya na nagbabantay sa
mga tao. Dahil sa taas nito, maaaring tingnan ang
mga tao ng Albay. Ito ay ang perpektong lugar upang
bantayan ang mga residente ng lugar dahil makukuha
mo isang malawak na tanawin mula dito.
Naging malinaw sa pamamagitan ng huling taludtod
na ang lahat ng mga larawan ay magkakasama.
Mayroong impresyon ng kagandahan at panganib.
Bilang pangwakas na imahe, inilarawan ang bulkang
Mayon bilang isang magandang gwardya na
naghihintay na puksain ang manonood ng bulkan. Ito
ay naging parehong babala at paanyaya.
Ang linya na "handa sa pagkapkap na naghihintay sa
iyong pagpasok" ay nagpapahiwatig na ang buhay ng
mga residente ng lugar ay madaling makuha sa isang
pagsabog ng bulkan at gawin ang mga tao na abo.