'Underneath all poetry is love,' says Simeon Dumdum Jr., who has been married to fellow writer Gingging for over 46 years. This piece is written by John Sitchon, as part of this year's Aries Rufo Journalism Fellowship.
CEBU, Philippines – Cebuano poets Simeon Dumdum Jr. and Ma. Milagros “Gingging” Dumdum have been happily married for over 46 years. Their secret? They have never stopped writing love poems to each other.
“I joined the Writers’ Club and enjoyed poetry readings that would be held in my classmates’ residences. I began to write poetry as a requirement in the Literature subject I took in my A.B. Course,” she said. The couple shared how Gingging fell for Simeon’s words, while Simeon fell for the way Gingging gracefully moved each time they took to the dance floor.The Poet Learns to Dance, the Dancer Learns to Write a PoemSince getting married in 1977, both poets continue to write haikus and love letters dedicated to each other every Valentine’s Day, and on their birthdays and anniversaries.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'The Write One,' mapapanood on air at online simula ngayong MarchGet the latest news and exclusive features on your favorite Kapuso programs and celebrities.
Read more »
Don't force love teams to turn their on-screen romance into a real oneUnpopularOpinion: If the actors involved fall in love with each other, then so be it, but you should not force your romantic excitement onto them and pressure them to get together. | via philstarlife
Read more »
Couple from Bulacan proves that 'love moves in mysterious ways' - Latest Chika“Lord, kung hindi man po siya para sa inyo, baka pwedeng ipahiram niyo po muna sa akin? Kasi mas kaya ko pong makita na nasa inyo siya kaysa nasa ibang babae. Pangako, mamahalin at aalagaan ko po.” This was the prayer of a 27-year-old woman from Bulacan after she developed romantic feelings for a man […]
Read more »
Pinoy ‘Power Duo’ on their ‘America’s Got Talent’ stint: ‘We hope we made Filipinos proud’ICYMI, Pinoy couple Jervin and Anjanette Minor or 'Power Duo' have concluded their stint on America’s Got Talent: All Stars in the Top 11. For them, representing the country on an international stage was already a win in itself. | via philstarlife
Read more »
![[Kitchen 143] Fixing up fajitas with flat iron steak](https://i.headtopics.com/images/2023/3/5/rapplerdotcom/kitchen-143-fixing-up-fajitas-with-flat-iron-steak-kitchen-143-fixing-up-fajitas-with-flat-iron-steak-1632301643013210112.webp?w=640)
[Kitchen 143] Fixing up fajitas with flat iron steakKitchen143: 'After trying this fajita recipe, I have concluded that flat iron steak is one of the best kept secrets to preparing a quick meal that is both delicious and satisfying.'
Read more »
BTS members J-hope and Jimin visit Jin at military base, leaving ARMYs emotionalBTS member Jin surprised ARMYs with a photo of his mini-reunion with jhope and Jimin in his military base. 💜 | via philstarlife
Read more »