Marylyn's Corner

Dead Stars Review “Dead Stars” is a story about forbidden love that was written by Paz Benitez Marquez. It tackles not only about love but the various things that come with it and the dilemmas or struggles that inevitably accompany this feeling. From what I noticed when reading this story was that it had a lot, and I mean a lot of descriptions. Not only about the characters but also of the setting. The descriptions of the scenery and the environment that is within the story was quite detailed and specific which really helped when trying to picture a scene in your head. Such deep and articulate words were used, which is also what made it quite long for a “short story”. But I enjoyed that characteristic because it really made the story come alive. T he dialogues and the rather charismatic exchanges between Alfredo and Julia are some of my favorite parts because of the soft and lighthearted banter between two people. You can see how much they enjoy talking to each other , alth...

Fray Botod Review The character sketch entitled “Fray Botod” is a satire piece written by Graciano Lopez Jaena, who is a well-known journalist and revolutionary. With this work of his, it can be observed and understood even by the newer generations why Jaena was given this title because of how he rebelled against the Spaniards and showed how he had no fear writing this even during the time of their rule.                     The title “Fray Botod”, which is the nickname given to the Friar, actually means”big-bellied friar”. I find it humorous how Jaena used this name to ridicule the priest based on his appearance (which was compared to a pig) and his attitude. It truly encapsulates his greediness, gluttony, lust, and abusive ways. It is told how Fray Botod used and took advantage of his position to pursue everything from drunkenness and gluttony to exploitative relationsh...

Riddles Kay gandang pagmasdan, sadyang ‘di maiwan, pagkat saan man magpunta'y ako'y sinusundan -  Buwan Dahil sayo'y naabot ko, Ang langit at lupa, nagtatagpo -  Hagdan Ako ay ikaw, ikaw ay ako napapangiti, pag ang mata'y magtatagpo -  Repleksiyon

Dream Dalit Pangarap ay abot-tanaw Daa’y magsisilbing ilaw Pag-asa’y muling lilitaw Tila pagsikat ng araw  Makakamit ang tagumpay Patuloy ang pagsisikap Lagpasan anomang hirap Bubuo sa mga tala  Kay gandang kinabukasan Iyo’y ating makakamtan  Magsama’t maghawak kamay Liwanag ng bawat isa Star-crossed Lovers Tanaga   Nais kang makilala Sinulat sa tadhana Ngiting kay gandang likha ‘Sing liwanag ng tala Nais kong manatili Malapit sa ‘yong ngiti Maingat na inukit ‘Sang litratong ginuhit Kailan masisilayan Kailan pagtatagpuin Ibabato sa buwan Ang aking panalangin Malayo man ang agwat Ang mata’y magtatapat Bulong ng kalawakan Na ika’y mahahagkan