This Tagalog poem was written by Lope K. Santos. It describes a woman who has a sensitive temperament. The mimosa plant is called damong makahiya in Tagalog.
Lope K. Santos
Lope K. Santos (1879-1963) is known as the “Father of the Philippine National Language and Grammar.”
Banaag at Sikat (Buod)
The famous Tagalog novel Banaag at Sikat was written by Lope K. Santos and published in 1906. It is about Delfin and his love for the daughter of a rich landlord.
Tulang Panudyo
Itong sipi mula sa tula ni Lope K. Santos ay maaaring tagurian bilang halimbawa ng mga tugmang panudyo.
Lope K. Santos
Lope K. Santos (1879 – 1963) is known as the “Father of the Philippine National Language and Grammar.”