Re-Orientation Period
My life's tomorrow beckons me From distant mountains high and low;
My future seems a boundless sea, Where moving passions come and go. Deep in my heart ambition dwells;
He cheers me up the highland, And guide me through the hills and dells Where I pass the busy day. Icannot write with Shakespeare's pen, But I can love with Shakespeare's heart; I love his skill his craft of men, His mastery of p0et’s art. I do not care for fame, as he, Enthroned was like unto a god:
The depths he reached are dark to me. But I will grope the ways he tried. I wear achievement's coronet. For best are they who see things done! And all my cares I soon forget When I have wrought my work alone. If I be met by adverse fate, And all my dreams but in vain; Then, must I work the harder yet With high resolve to try again.
The poem "Air Castle" explores themes of ambition, perseverance, and the pursuit of dreams. It reflects on the speaker's aspirations and the challenges faced in achieving them. The poem emphasizes the importance of striving for one's goals despite obstacles and setbacks, encouraging readers to remain hopeful and determined.
Juan F. Salazar was a Filipino poet and writer during the American period in Philippine literature. He was born on May 9, 1909, in the Philippines and contributed to the early development of Philippine literature in English. Salazar's Works were part of the first wave of Filipino writers who embraced English as mediumn for their literary expression. Salazar's contributions helped pave the way for future generations of Filipino writers in English. His works, along with those of his contemporaries, played a crucial role in establishing a foundation for Philippine literature in English during the American colonial period. His poetry and other writings inspired many Filipino writers to explore and develop their own literary voices in English, contribu the rich tapestry of Philippine literary history.