B.E. Gonzales : Writing

The Dream of the Man That Slept Under the Banana Tree

The Dream of the Man That Slept Under the Banana T..

A Poem by B.E. Gonzales


This is a narrative poem about a boy who found riches as an old man had told him. It is about life in the hacienda or plantation.
Manila

Manila

A Poem by B.E. Gonzales


Manila is my hometown (Actually, I was born in Quezon City but I love Manila so much). Manila is a place full of happy memories, especially memories w..
White Butterflies

White Butterflies

A Poem by B.E. Gonzales


This is for my ex-crush. I want to forget her but that seems impossible.
Take me to heaven

Take me to heaven

A Poem by B.E. Gonzales


She has already taken me to heaven. This is for her, the girl I've come to love.
A Prayer for Everyday

A Prayer for Everyday

A Poem by B.E. Gonzales


This poem, which I wrote before speaking at an extemporaneous speech contest, has become my own personal prayer.
Soldier

Soldier

A Poem by B.E. Gonzales


I offer this poem to Corazon "Cory" Aquino, an icon of democracy in the Philippines. I wrote this poem the day she died. May her legacy of non-violenc..
Liberty

Liberty

A Poem by B.E. Gonzales


This poem is narrated by Liberty, who is the inspiration of heroes, the song of the imprisoned and the cry of the people.
The Dreamer

The Dreamer

A Poem by B.E. Gonzales


I wrote this when I was young. It's a simple poem with a powerful message: to save the environment. Earth is our home. We need to take care of it.
Remind me to make a difference

Remind me to make a difference

A Poem by B.E. Gonzales


Our environment is dying. Our planet is dying. It's time to make difference. It's time to make a change. Every morning, remind me to make difference.
I am here, Paradise Lost!

I am here, Paradise Lost!

A Poem by B.E. Gonzales


I was inspired by Jose Rizal's Me Ultimo Adios (My Last Farewell). I wrote this poem to portray my willingness to sacrifice everything, even my own li..