KALINGA D’ PINIKPIKAN
Erle Frayne Argonza y Delago
How wonderful it is to travel rounds of holy Earth
Integral it is to staff & boss work of a young man
Came early ’81 and again couples of times in ‘82
Made rounds of Flora & Luna towns of Apayao
Plus Tabuk, Pudtol & Conner towns of Kalinga
Two tribes plus Ilocano migrants to immerse with
In sturdy Kalinga-Apayao that used to be one
Chat with folks to share info and gather facts too
Likewise to pay visit to Kalinga bosses & personnel
Spiced our travels were at times with pinikpikan
Delicacies blended with Kalinga oranges and coffees
Going home at times to carry along banglan pieces
For growth of ferns & special herbs it was
My anthropological instincts came satiated too
By peace pacts and tribal talks thereat
As it was by sights of topless women in full breasts
Beads and treasured metals ornaments to bodies
Kept tab of memories for future graduate studies
Kalinga d’ Pinikpikan it was to be
Or Pinikpikan d’ kalinga if you choose this line
Ensconced in my memory banks to stay forever
Enamored of sturdy Igorot tribes scions of Malay Mu
Will I hope to be as sturdy as them for future roles
As guardian-Elder of the holy Earth
[Philippines, 02 April 2011]
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