A Habitat of Model and a Medal

A HABITAT OF MODEL AND A MEDAL: BAHAY KUBO Our bahay kubo* Is an achievement And a dream come true For us to dwell and live On this simple hut Whose inspiration I’ve drawn satisfaction Indeed: I had gotten: A model and a medal. Why would I say this, a self-reverenge A MODEL “coz This is a design Typical of a Filipino Worldwide known as Nipa Hut* Is amply commemorated identity as a race It’s simple and yet it generates Patriotism, love strength, upheavals Unity and success A model in itself not anymore a caricature Of value but a realism. Be it poor, underdeveloped It was conceived with faith, love and peace A place for rest and recreation A hub for hubbies A hide-away from the crazy world A stop-over for a voyage And a playground as well as a battleground Shared for all by forebears. And, then also, a MEDAL More than a bronze, silver or a gold This hut, hub or a habitat for living things Is an achievement, an accomplishment for greatness Which I have a strong convictions of honor And heroism deserving of a prize, reward and a medal It is a tremendous height of wisdom Hot, hut model and a medal! *bahay kubo--- small hut *Nipa Hut---native house in the Philippines, synonym of bahay kubo