Jose Rizal - Filipino Hero
Tuesday June 19, 2007
Born on June 19, 1861, José Rizal was a famous Filipino hero. He also wrote poetry, novels, and essays--famous for Noli me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. Two of his works of poetry include: To the Philippines and Memories of My Town.
In "Memories of My Town," Rizal writes:
"When I recall the days
That saw my childhood of yore
Beside the verdant shore
Of a murmuring lagoon;
When I remember the sighs
Of the breeze that on my brow
Sweet and caressing did blow
With coolness full of delight..."
In "Memories of My Town," Rizal writes:
"When I recall the days
That saw my childhood of yore
Beside the verdant shore
Of a murmuring lagoon;
When I remember the sighs
Of the breeze that on my brow
Sweet and caressing did blow
With coolness full of delight..."
Comments
where is the full biography of Dr. Jose Rizal??????and his inventions,too?