"Quezon Avenue" - Lucena City

This poem is called "Local Color." It is a detailed setting forth of the characteristics of a particular locality, enabling the reader to "see" the setting (definition from tnellen.com). This writing became popular during the Period of Transition after the national struggle of America. 

What an overwhelming sound to hear
Full of lovely birds that sing and cheer
Joyfully playing above the electric string
Watch out for the droppings they may bring

Many people are busily working
While others are obliviously walking
See all the things you can buy
Prepare your money inside your pocket to fly

But in spite of the things this place are offering
Poor people and street children are also suffering
Does the heart of people became cold
Cheer up! God is working to guide people to be called

Ang Pakwan. Bow.

Ito ang prutas na paborito kong kainin

Talaga nga namang kay sarap nitong namnamin

Hugis bola, kulay pula at luntian

Nakakatakam at napakagandang pagmasdan

Ngunit isang araw nang ito'y aking tikman

Di ako nasiyahan sa aking nalasahan

Hindi masarap, hindi rin matamis

Sa paborito kong pakwan, ako'y na-inis

Aking natutunan na dapat pa lang hintayin

Ang tamang araw na dapat ito'y kainin

Hindi sa panahong pangsariling kagustuhan

Kundi sa araw ng paghinog para ito'y makamtan

Mayroong panahon sa lahat ng bagay

Turo sa akin ng Dakilang Manlilikhang mapagbigay
Kaya naman ako'y maghihintay ng may ngiti
Sa Kanyang inihandang oras di ako magsisisi

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