[LITERARY] Butil
Written by Trisha Reyes
Sinusubok ang mga mata,
Sa kung papaano nakikita ang halaga,
Pagkat dala-dala niyong umaga,
Mga salitang kay inam humusga.
Sa kanila’y ika’y munting butil lamang,
Mahina at sa mundo’y walang puwang,
Kung pagmamasdan ay puno ng pagkukulang,
Tanging alam ay yaong paglilibang.
Ngunit butil rin ay lumalago.
May natatanging hubod sa pagbabago,
Kaya’t buksan ang ‘yong mundo,
Kung saan walang iba… ikaw ang pinuno.
Palayain ang tono ng mga salita,
Na tanging dala ay takpan ang mata,
Sa magagandang katangian na pininta,
Ng tanging abang nasa langit na Ama.
Kabataan ay hindi basta narito,
Ika’y malaya at natatanging ginto,
Yumabong ka upang iyong mapagtanto,
Ikaw ay may mahalagang kwento.
THE AUTHOR
Nothing beats the quote, “We can do all things with a complete state of harmony of the body, mind, and spirit,”
which I, Trisha Reyes, agree with. Growing up, I was exposed to a healthy lifestyle; I am a varsity player who enjoys going to the gym, dancing, and singing. In my modeling career, I am proactive and never miss a workshop. I am proud to be a product of mixed culture and blood of Filipino-American-Chinese descent. During these quarantine series, I’ve been binge-watching Netflix shows. I find it fascinating to interact with because it provides a wide range of award-winning TV shows, movies, anime, and documentaries. Aside from watching, I consider myself a bookworm who enjoys reading. I can spend an entire night reading; it has been my hobby since I was a child. Because of my love of reading and writing, I became a member of my school’s journalist team. Writing and reading are my escape and companion when things become too difficult to bear; it is where I express myself. When I think of myself, and as a writer, I imagine myself as a Molave Tree, which is sturdy and maintains its position even when numerous typhoons or high winds pass through me; a tree that stands straight learns and grows as its branches do.
In the same way, a tree provides shade and protection to the people and creatures who live in its immediate vicinity. I plant roots in my words and impart wisdom to my local community. Finally, Tigercubs represent a place to call home, a source of hope, and a vision for the future that I hope to realize.
