The poem “Bonsai” by Edith Tiempo, a National Artist for Literature, poet, fictionist, teacher, and literary critic is one of the finest Filipino writers in English whose works are characterized by a remarkable fusion of style and substance, of craftsmanship and insight. “Bonsai” starts with an object that is too wide, therefore, the character “I” wants to fold it into a smaller size. So that, she can stash it wherever she likes, even in a box, hollow post, or shoe. Follow by that is mentioned next refer to Son’s note, Dad’s gaudy tie, a roto picture of a Queen, a blue Indian shawl, and a money bill represent a physical manifestation of love because they can be held and touched, and they remain constant in form. So even if the love itself fades, the object remains, and it is evidence of the love that was experienced. Because of them, she is sure that love lasts until the world ends.
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