"HA PAGLAKATON" is a book and a collection of literary pieces written by Danilo Manuel Matias. It tells the story of a poet who is lost in the horizon of words and rhythm. As he embarks on his journey, he meets people who inspire him to write. Every story he encounters fuels his pen, and on this endless journey, he continues to sail, soar, and inspire others.
Furthermore, as a poet who continues to sail, he faces failure and milestones. Sometimes, his passion for writing fades, but he never surrenders. This book represents the beginning of an endless journey where, because of "HA PAGLAKATON," he finds himself and the perfect zone, a perfect home.
I hope that these poems from different stories will inspire all readers. May his words provide healing and may the depth of your souls learn the perfect lesson.
Danilo Manuel Matias is 19 years old. He's from Brgy. Samoyao, Gandara, Samar. He finished his elementary schooling at Samoyao Elementary School while his Alma Mater in his High School journey is Ramon T. Diaz National High School. He studied his tertiary level at Northernwest Samar State University - San Jorge Campus, taking Bachelor of Science in Forestry. He loves joining writing contests and he earned a lot of achievements and awards.
Moreover, he started reciting poems in school during his elementary days. When he's in the 9th grade he already started writing poetry but he discontinued that passion. During the pandemic, in the year of 2019 he tried to bled his pen once again, he wrote various kind of poems, he inspired others through his words and he wrote some masterpieces from his unsaid thoughts. In the year of 2024, he already wrote more than 100 poems from 100 different stories and inspirations.