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 I Got Flowers Today by: Paulette Kelly The poem that "I Got Flowers Today" is written by Paulette Kelly and emphasizes that receiving flowers on Valentine's Day should only happen as a token of love from close friends and family. With the gift of flowers being used as an explanation for a tortured life rather than a sign of love and affection, the heartbreakingly straightforward poem details the life of an abused lady.   In order to discuss the importance of human rights and gender equality in global efforts to advance peace, security, and sustainable development,   this poem was written about violence against women. They emphasized the value of everyone's human rights, but particularly those of women and girls.

 A Poppy by: Peter Howard For me, the poem is about war. I believe that the emphasis in this poem is on war because, if we read the opening line of the poem carefully, we readers would understand. This poem is good because it allows the readers to consider and provide examples.   One could argue that 21st century literature uses this poetry. The usage of plants as symbols has numerous hidden meanings. Peter Howard, the author, buried the words in it by covering them with plants to elicit a response from the readers about what it really means.

 A Letter to Pedro, U.S Citizen, Also called Pete by: Rene Estella Amper The poem acts as a "wake up call" regarding the predicament our nation is currently through. This is solely due to the countrymen's resistance to finding a solution. Simply said, they will depart and look for brighter pastures.   This correspondence is evidence of a true friendship. There are other factors involved besides politics or culture. The focus of the story is on enduring friendships and the best form of platonic love that can exist between friends.

 Footnote to Youth by: Jose Garcia Villa Footnote to youth focuses on the possibility of teen marriage. This story focuses on the most prevalent issue facing young people today: love. Being in love involves many aspects of life that we should keep in mind. Many people should think twice before getting married young since, given everything that has been happening in our society, we can come to regret it. Marriage is a holy rite that should only be performed by two individuals who have seen their love blossom.   Dodong, who is seventeen, and Teang wanted to be married and start a family at a young age because they were so much in love. Because I thought that Dodong's father understood his thoughts and had consented to the marriage, I could state that Dodong's parents also wed young. Raising their families is a commonality among these three generations. Despite being cliche, I enjoy the narrative and how it ended since it portrays one of the pressing societal concerns facing our ...

  The Visitation of the Gods by: Gilda Cordero-Fernando The short narrative explores the reality of the demise of Filipino idealism in public school administration. It demonstrates the challenges of maintaining motivation and enthusiasm in raising the country's educational standards. It draws attention to the officers' inspections, which serve as judges of the teachers' and schools' ratings for efficacy.   The narrative also demonstrates how the exercise can be used as a tool to discipline disobedience by giving the most challenging and tough assignments to the teachers and students who are least popular. The tale also reveals the competitive mindset of the Filipinos. One's efforts to advance personally and professionally might occasionally be interpreted as a threat to another man's position or authority. It would probably be perceived as "showing off" instead. Unfortunately, the conflicting interests affect more than just the parties directly involve...

  The Last Leaf by: O. Henry I believe the author implied something to us. As an illustration, consider Johnsy, the sick girl who thought that the leaves on the old ivy vine could predict when she would pass away. She abandoned faith and placed her faith in the leaves. Johnsy might have recovered and none of the events that followed, such as the death of Old Behrman, if she had begun taking medication or receiving treatments earlier and kept the optimism in mind.   This story portrays readers like me as appreciative. It becomes apparent how things operate just like they do in the novel. You will experience the story's emotions. Love, happiness, rage, and endurance I believe that after reading this narrative, several readers sobbed. I might not be crying, but I can sense it. I hope that this experience serves as a lesson for those who have struggled with their exceptional talents and can lead us in the correct direction. Simply have faith, just like Sue, Johnsy, and Mr. Ben...

  Dead Stars by: Paz Marquez-Benitez It was so enticing to me in a way that aligned with how I value time that I have learned a lesson here. It has appeal because of the figurative depiction of time. It uses metaphorical language in such a way that some individuals can actually understand what it is saying. It portrays Alfredo Salazar's situation, where he was an elderly man yet engaged to be married. Don Julian, Alfredo's father, said it as they were speaking with Carmen, Alfredo's sister.   This tale teaches us the value of time and the repercussions of wasting it. Additionally, it teaches us that time is more valuable than anything else in the world. In the end, time itself will be used to accumulate memories and experiences that will shape human personality for all of time.

How my Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife by: Manuel Arguilla  The ability to make sacrifices for the ones you love is the story's lesson. Maria was raised in the city, leading a comfortable life. She was, however, determined to fit into Leon's lifestyle because she genuinely loved him. She was prepared to leave her current location and sacrifice her privileges in order to go to a village. She assimilated into his family easily because she was likewise loving and caring to them.   The tale emphasizes the importance of community and family. It talks about valuing and embracing one another. This requires the skill and willingness to give up personal preferences or even comforts in order to fulfill the needs of your loved ones.   The ability to adjust to changing conditions and having a growth-oriented attitude are both praised in the story. It talks about facing challenges and overcoming fears in order to, in the end, find serenity and enjoyment in each other's improvem...

  Sinigang by: Aubrey J. Villaceran I've learned to be resilient and go over any obstacles that come your way. Everyone has experienced it because it is a part of life, yet some prefer to refer to it as a problem rather than a challenge. I like to refer to it as a challenge since everything we go through in life is there for a reason; perhaps it will teach us something or prepare us for something. The difficulties we'll face are few, and I had faith that once we get through them, delicious success would be waiting for us, and we'd be able to lead tranquil, content lives.   I discovered that everybody is just like Sinigang. Each of us is unique because of the variety of traits and qualities that make up who we are. Similar to how different vegetables are added to a Sinigang depending on who would eat it, we have attributes that we do not like and we adjust based on what we believe will improve us. It seems as though we are creating the perfect recipe for ourselves. Final...

  A WEDDING DANCE By: Amador T. Daguio It reveals to us that a man like Awiyao truly offers the woman he loved the freedom to find a husband who is better than him. As a human, I came across several of my acquaintances who shared same situation. like letting their women choose a man who is considerably superior than themselves.   In my opinion, such a decision will help both parties insofar as it lessens the suffering that a particular couple experiences while they are still together. Another point is that many of the guys commit such acts because they want their beloved wife to be happier with someone else. Both parties will feel relieved as a result, and there will be less likelihood of a confrontation.   This reflection paper's main thesis is that it only conveys a straightforward but powerful message to people who are already involved in a relationship. Accepting that they are split up is the wisest course of action. Given that a female is happy with someone e...