IVATAN’S PALECK WINE
Erle Frayne Argonza y Delago
In no small measures I make rounds of towns
Past Basco—Uyugan, Mahatao, Ivana
Circa ‘81 through ’82 to task and spread goodwill
So will I now say my deep appreciation
Of Ivatan culture including warmth & hospitality
That went with so many drinks of sugar wine Paleck
More potent and palatable than delectable Ilocos basi
One day I moved around bringing along Luzon staff
In those same times to be entertained by mayors
With sweet potato as staple and sweet delicacy for lunch
In some occasions drank paleck right after lunch
And danced accompanied by guitar & Ivatan songs
A volunteer girl there in tow she danced with gusto
And wined with us too like she were Gypsy
Unmindful of time flowing along with sweet guests
Irresistible beat of song I stood pronto to dance along
And while dancing drank rounds of paleck to go
Till by day end tipsy indeed we were all
Our feet demanded we depart after saying thanks
Paleck & dance is akin to Earth embracing thee
As blessing for all thy rapport with folks’ bosoms
[Philippines, 01 July 2011]
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