Ikaw ma'y papalaot na,
at kami'y iiwan pa;
Alalahanin lamang palagi,
Walang tulad aming mga ngiti;
Pumaroon ka man sa ibayong dagat,
Di mo matatagpuan aming katulad;
Kaya't habang maaga pa,
kami'y akayi't ilibre na;
Nang iyong mabaon mga alaala,
dulot naming galak, tuwa, at luha;
Ngunit kung oras ay di na sapat,
ang aking hiling sa iyong paglaot;
Magandang kinabukasa't pagmamahalang wagas,
sa kanyang piling makamit at di magwakas.
Image courtesy of Horvath What mattereth in a calm heart, that from you I cannot depart? A genial feeling overpowereth my smart, like a tranquil beauty of a portrayed art. What ariseth in a sleeping heart, that you had always been a part? A life filled with happiness, joy, and mirth, seemeth to me that I am in a new birth; What hath thou doest to me, that I have such love to thee? A weak heart doth jumpeth with glee, like a bird in mighty doth flee! Background: 04Nov1998 @ 1029a, the poem's title was derived from the last verse of Rizal's poem entitled " To Josephine " which reads "late por ti un Corazon" in spanish. This poem was inspired by one silent lady whom I have fallen in love with back in my College days (aherm!).
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