It encompasses a wide range of poetic forms, including:
* Ballad: A narrative poem, often about love, adventure, or tragedy.
* Sonnet: A poem with 14 lines and a specific rhyme scheme.
* Free Verse: Poetry that doesn't follow strict rules of meter or rhyme.
* Haiku: A three-line poem with a specific syllable count.
* Tanaga: A traditional Filipino four-line poem with a 7-7-7-7 syllable structure.
Tagalog tula specifically refers to poetry written in the Tagalog language, which is one of the major languages of the Philippines. It often features themes of love, nature, social commentary, and Filipino culture.
Here are some examples of Tagalog tula:
* "Anak" by Freddie Aguilar: A popular ballad about a parent's love for their child.
* "Lupang Hinirang" (Philippine National Anthem): A patriotic poem set to music.
* "Mga Tula Para sa Bayan" (Poems for the Country): A collection of poems by various Filipino poets expressing their love for their nation.
Tagalog tula is a rich and diverse tradition that continues to be celebrated and enjoyed in the Philippines and beyond.