Poetrybiotics: Recent Episodes
Hyacinth Bangero
Would you listen to Hyacinth Bangero's anthology of poems? Poetrybiotics is the poet's words coming to life. Get a glimpse of her journey across all aspects of life.
What do you want for Christmas? -
A question a lot of people have asked us.
What do I want for Christmas?
I don't have an Elfster or wishlist.
I wish nothing but for everyone's best.
But if you demand that I answer the question.
My wishes can't be afforded even by someone who has billions.
Peace of mind, best health, and contentment for all four seasons.
What do you want for Christmas?
The answers vary today and in the past.
If I may be stubborn, I hope this isn't anyone's last.
But life is a cycle; we all go through ups and downs.
One thing's certain: it's not all crying; some days, we meet clowns.
Life's a constant struggle; help someone who drowns.
If it's you who is in this situation,
Seeking for help is your obligation.
Don't be a permanent resident of the street of oblivion.
It's always good to ask what people truly need
Before you swipe or purchase something they don't need
Let's save resources; some communities are barely fed.
Maybe what the person wants is rest.
Not another item that can populate her nest.
Ask someone unless you already know what's best.
We give gifts to make someone we love happy.
Not all gifts need wrapping; others can come in handy.
After all, the best gift you can give to anyone is yourself, Deary.
Another all-time favorite is Edgar Allan Poe's, Annabel Lee. Feel the love so deep. And you, what's your favorite?
Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem, Fate, is for keeps. May you find meaning in this poem as I did. Let me know what poem you want me to read for you.
For this season, Poetrybiotics brings you the podcaster's favorite poems. How about my all-time favorite, The Passionate Shepherd to His Love, by Christopher Marlowe, for the first episode? Let me know your favorite poem, and I'll read it for you.
I hope this Christmas, we regain our excitement as kids.
As we push carts, may we won't push away our actual needs.
As we wrap gifts, may we be reminded that our person is the best gift we could give.
And that inner peace, love, and contentment are inexpensive.
Here's to the time of our lives that we wish to forget about, but we can't do since it's when we saw a few of those we love the last.
I know how it feels that what's yours is theirs. So, here's a poem for you. Share this with friends who are breadwinners like you.
Watching Ang Huling El Bimbo triggered me to write this piece. I dedicate this poem to the friends and best friends who I neglected as adulthood happened to me.
CoVid-19 may have paused our careers, but for some, the pandemic redirected us to where we should be today. Here's my reflection on those times when life was more formidable than ever for fresh graduates.
I have dedicated this piece to all my teachers since I was three. Thank you for leading me to where I am today.
This poem is dedicated to the men and women of ABS-CBN affected by non-renewal of the TV station's franchise.
This was written on May 5, 2020.