Francisco Balagtas’ first love was a woman named Magdalena Ana Ramos. He met her while living in Tondo, Manila. This early experience of love made a big impact on him. It was said that Magdalena inspired him to start writing poems. Through her, he began expressing his emotions and thoughts through beautiful words.Even though they did not end up together, Magdalena became an important part of his story. Their relationship showed Francisco the power of love and heartbreak. These feelings helped him become a better writer. Many great artists and poets are inspired by love, and Francisco was no different.His first love taught him how to feel deeply and how to use those emotions in writing. Because of this, we can say that Magdalena was one of the reasons why he became a poet. Their love story may have ended early, but its effect on literature remains strong.