A Hunter's Invitation
Greetings from the East, my friend,
Where the sea meets the sky
Amidst the mist and waves
Is our beautiful Isle
Sinagtala, we call her,
The Star of the Sea
Her soil is rich and fertile
Her waters teem with fish
We are the Maharlika
A gentle people, simple and free
We till the land, hunt the valleys
And harvest from the sea
My name is Amihan,
For I was born on a windy winter night
Cool and collected, curious but cautious
That's how I deal with life
I work for Apu Liway,
my beloved boss and granny
I hunt game and gather herbs,
which she sells and uses for healing
My favorite haunt is south of the valley
Where the river runs to the sea
The forest is thick, the animals aplenty
And there, one could find the ruins of the ancient city.
Armed with my bow and arrows
And my trusty hound, Batik, by my side
You'll find no better teacher
On this side of the isle.
So come along, I'll show you how it's done.
Pick up your gear, steady your heart, and get ready to run!
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