Hafa Adai! As part of my commitment to continue to share cultural poems relating to our beautiful island of Guam and its people, here’s Korasón Poem #4 titled Singing. Enjoy!
Singing
Singing
Kuma kanta* is a way of life for us
Whether it be to sing magof pot triste songs.
Chamorro fishermen sing songs to bring them luck
And the Chamorro lovers
Would sing songs that warm the heart.
We sing songs in our churches
In our storytelling, fiestas, and dancing, too.
Our songs reflect how we feel
And can sometimes point out a moral
As we sing songs
That are deeply meaningful to our heart!
© mnrivera and ltgumataotaoWhether it be to sing magof pot triste songs.
Chamorro fishermen sing songs to bring them luck
And the Chamorro lovers
Would sing songs that warm the heart.
We sing songs in our churches
In our storytelling, fiestas, and dancing, too.
Our songs reflect how we feel
And can sometimes point out a moral
As we sing songs
That are deeply meaningful to our heart!
*Kuma kanta: singing
*magof pot triste: happy or sad
*magof pot triste: happy or sad
Source: Our Native Daughters’ Reflection of Guam and Its People by Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera and Lois Taitano Gumataotao
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