Saya (poem)

Saya is a form of Filipino poetry, traditionally composed of rhyming couplets, expressing personal reflections, sentiments, or observations. Often, the saya (meaning "joy" or "happiness" in Tagalog) explores themes of love, beauty, nature, or daily life. While the term saya can simply mean "joy," in the context of poetry, it refers to this specific poetic form characterized by its short, rhyming structure and introspective nature. The language used is typically Tagalog, but variations in other Philippine languages exist.