Filipino Poet, Writer and Educator
By Luis G. Dato Eternal idol of the nation’s story, Arise immortal from the dream of glory And break the sleep abysmal of repose, Descend from shades eternal where you slumber, For now our love intense as we remember Would…
By Luis G. Dato Of Bagumbayan’s hero let us speak That future generations may with faith Abiding and eternal offer love Eternal and abiding. Liberty Which he espoused let not this late appear As lighted candle which moth’s wings must…
Mi Ultimo Pensamiento, a translation of Jose Rizal’s original Spanish Mi Ultimo Adios to English by Luis G. Dato in 1927. By Luis G. Dato Farewell, dear isles beloved of sea and sky, Where once we envisioned the gleam of…
