The Broken Heart's Revenge



In Bicol's realm, where love did bloom,
Lived Leon, a heart in constant gloom.
With charming smile and words so sweet,
He'd woo the girls, their hearts to greet.
 
But Leon's love was fleeting, light,
A playboy's dance, both day and night.
He'd break their hearts, then move along,
Leaving behind a trail of wrong.
 
Kristine, fair, with eyes so bright,
Saw through his facade, his shallow plight.
She played his game, with cunning grace,
Leaving Leon in a lonely space.
 
His heart, once filled with joy and pride,
Now turned to rage, he couldn't hide.
He cursed the heavens, blamed the gods,
His anger swelled, like raging pods.
 
Marce, once smitten, watched in fear,
As Leon's fury drew so near.
Nika and Ofel, hearts aflame,
Felt justice served, a whispered name.
 
Leon's rage, a tempestuous storm,
Ripped through the land, in fearsome form.
Typhoons unleashed, a vengeful cry,
A broken heart, beneath the sky.
 
Yet in his rage, a flicker of regret,
For love he'd lost, he couldn't forget.
 
Pepito, wronged, with love's despair,
Followed suit, with vengeance rare.
The legend grew, a tale of woe,
Of Leon's rage, a tragic show.
 
Let this tale be a warning true,
Love's path is paved with kindness, too.
 
The storms subsided, the land grew still,
Leon's rage, a memory, a chill.
He learned his lesson, a bitter cost,
Love's true worth, forever lost.

About this poem

The Poem "The Broken Heart's Revenge" resonates deeply with the recent devastating parade of typhoons in the Philippines. While the poem is a fictional tale, it mirrors the real-life wreckage and emotional toll these natural disasters have on people. The poem serves as a reminder of the destructive power of both human emotions and natural disasters. It also highlights the importance of understanding, empathy, and support in times of crisis. Just as Leon learns a bitter lesson, we too, can learn from those events and strive to build a a more resilient and compassionate society. The Broken Heart's Revenge is a reflection of Filipino resiliency as well as a call to action as it offers a powerful reflection of the real-life struggles and triumphs of the Filipino people, urging as to embrace compassion and unity as we navigate the challenges ahead while making the duty-bearers responsible for their action or inaction. 

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Written on November 12, 2024

Submitted by daniloulysis.delfin on November 12, 2024

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Scheme AABB CCDD CCEE FFGG HHII JJKK LL MMNN OO PPQQ
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 1,358
Words 276
Stanzas 10
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 2, 4, 2, 4

Danilo Ulysis P. Delfin II

 · 1971 · Manila

A Public School Teacher in a multigrade setting by profession, a poet and musician and artist all rolled into one. more…

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