ESPERAT, PRINCESS ELAINE L.

BSA 2-A
Instructions: Give your reflections on each of the poems of Rizal. Your output should
have at least three (3) paragraphs. It should comprise an introduction, body, and
conclusion.
1) Sa Aking Mga Kababata (15 points)
2) To the Filipino Youth (15 points)
3) Hymn to Labor (15 points)

SA AKING KABABATA

INTRODUCTION
This poem represents freedom; all we need to do is love our own language and stop using other
languages because that is who we are. We don't need to use other languages because we have our
own, which the government is trying to forget or eliminate from our lives. The only thing that
comes to mind is when Rizal said, "Ang hindi marunong magmahal sa kanyang salita, mahigit sa
hayop at malansang isda." This is something that we must be aware of because our government
is currently working on removing Filipino as a subject in schools.
BODY
Reading this beautiful poem that Rizal created is that at a young age, Jose Rizal created a poem
that is relevant during the Spaniards' colonization. Furthermore, he is aware of the fact that our
country is a slave to the Spaniards. Rizal emphasizes in the first stanza of the poem that if the
nation's people embrace their own language, the nation will undoubtedly pursue liberty. I believe
that Filipinos were not united because there are Filipinos who prefer other languages than our
own, which is why we will not be able to eradicate corruption in our country. The second stanza
was most likely Rizal's belief that if the nation was proud of and loved their own language, we
would gain independence from the Spaniards. Finally, the last stanza refers to the alibata that
we used to have, which is likely to be removed or overthrown like a ship sailing in a stormy
island.

CONCLUSION
I'm sad about this poem because the message is so meaningful that we Filipinos are ignoring it.
Rizal did not die for our country in desperation, but we Filipinos forget him as if he never
existed. If we just cherish this poem and do not disregard it, I believe the Filipino people will be
wealthy, just like the Americans, because we are united, and when we are united, anything is
possible.
 TO THE FILIPINO YOUTH

INTRODUCTION
Dr. Jose Rizal wrote the poem "To the Filipino Youth" in honor of the Philippines' youth. He
wished for the Filipino youth to use their abilities, talents, and skills to distinguish themselves
not only for their own praise and success, but also for the praise and success of their motherland,
the Philippines.
BODY
What Jose Rizal wishes to convey in his poem To the Filipino Youth is what he wishes for us,
the youth. I believe that when Rizal wrote the poem, he was describing himself and what he
wished for the Filipino youth to become. He's telling us that we are our motherland's hope. And
while we are still young, it is best to train and develop our skills. He wants us to expose
ourselves. He wants us to demonstrate to the world what we are capable of and to use those
capabilities to build a strong nation. We are the next generation's leaders. As a result, we play a
critical role in nation building. Rizal is saying that there is still hope, and that we are that hope.
CONCLUSION
This poem is both an inspiration and a challenge for me. Rizal is challenging us to follow what
he did during his lifetime. We don't need to get literal to fight for what is right, we can avoid
bloodshed and panic as much as possible. We can inspire others with our skills and expertise, not
only for our own benefit, but also for the success of many. In his writings, I believe Rizal
promotes peace and friendship. This poem is still an inspiration to today's youth and will be a
muse to tomorrow's youth.
 HYMN TO LABOR

INTRODUCTION
Jose Rizal's patriotism is evident in this poem, in which he exhorts his fellow citizens to keep
striving and collaborate for their country, whether at war or at peace. This poem tells the story of
someone who manages to escape the chaos of modern life to be alone and contemplate nature.
Whoever the author is, they claim to retreat to repose in order to be at ease, to silence the sadness
or forget the stresses of life.
BODY
In the midst of exhausting labor, men find inspiration and motivation in their families and their
country. Farming has long been the primary occupation of men in the country, particularly
during its early years, and this verse praises farmers who rise before the sun to tend their land.
The poem's perception tells us not to abandon our homeland. Its vision inspires us to always
remember where we came from and to cherish our roots.
CONCLUSION
The poem's message are all Filipinos who should never forget their hometown and be patriots of
their own native land. The poem is about someone who has traveled the world hoping to return
home and reawaken his or her sense of patriotism and nationalism in his or her beloved country.