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Aida-L. River-Ford
Graduated with an AB degree, major in English, cum laude , at Siliman University
Obtained an MA in English Language and Literature at the University of Michigan
Won the prestigious Jules and Avery Hopwood for fiction
She taught at the University of Mindanao and Ateneo de Davao University for 11 years
Awardee in the Philippine Government Parangal for Writers of the post-war years
President of Ford Academy of the Arts
Born on: January 22, 1929In Jolo, Sulu
Davao Writers Workshop 2010 (May 3- 7, 2010)
Tinang
a young woman
neat and
clean
works in the service of a very
rich family
envied and admired by
other laborers
because of her
complexion
BeforeMARRIAGE
AfterMARRIAGE
Tinang
unkempt and tired-
looking
married to Inggo
has a baby always
straddled to her hips
bears another
child
One day…
Seῆora
pitied Tinang’s fate and appearance
gave Tinang some dresses and bundles of clothes for her baby
was asked by Tinang if she could be the madrina of her baby’s
baptism
told Tinang about a letter that arrived in the post office for her
Mrs., do you want a medicine for
your baby or for yourself?
No, I came for my letter. I was told I
have a letter.
And what is your name, Mrs?
Constantina Tirol…
Tirol, Tirol, Tirol…
Do you want me to read it for you?
No, no.
The Letter
My Dearest Tinay,
Hello, how is life getting along? Are you still in good condition? As for myself, the same as usual. But you’re far from my side. It’s not easy to be far from our lover.
Tinay, do you still love me? I hope your kind and generous heart will never fade. Someday or somehow I’ll be there again to fulfill our promise.
Many weeks and months have elapsed. Still I remember our bygone days. Especially when I was suffering with the heat of the tractor under the heat of the sun. I was always in despair until I imagine your personal appearance coming forward bearing the sweetest smile that enabled me to view the distant horizon.
Tinay, I could not return because I found that my mother was very ill. That is why I was not able to take you as a partner of life. Please respond to my missive at once so that I know whether you still love me or not. I hope you did not love anybody except myself.
I think I am going beyond the limit of your leisure hour, so I close with best wishes to you, my friends Gonding, Serafin, Bondio, etc.
Yours forever,Amado
P.S. My mother died last month.Address your letter:Mr. Amado GalauranBinalunan, Cotabato
Amado &
Tinang
Tractor Driver
The End
Love is a SACRIFICE. It could mean; to flee fromour personal interests.
A mother’s love is far more than what we know She can always die in order for a child to live.
Our decisions affect other people. Hence, in everything that we decide for, it must be
Coming from a practical wisdom.
We cant hurry love. It can wait, help, and come In the right time for people who deserve it.
THEME:
LOVE