May this poem be heard as a testament of Amorsolo’s “History of Philippine Music” and his artistry.
Winds already touched the glistening sails
of a boat that bears the shadows of
blossoming antiquity
Playful noises coming from the grasp of the lips,
Lines withdrawn in the psalms of the hands
where flourished the earliest divinity
Heaven’s gate, seeks the triumphant
venture,
Of the melodious kundiman
let the angels sing their joy
through dramatic intervals.
Mark Vincent Dela Cruz
Mark Vincent Dela Cruz earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literary and Cultural Studies from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. His works focus on the sentiments of ordinary people, culture, and the particular ambitions of less widely understood communities. He currently works and lives in Caloocan City with his extensive book collection.
