Balay Bato
Balay Bato More than you know You are a calming breathe of fresh air in a bustling city An ecological wonder from years of lived and embodied wisdom Holding the space for intergenerational connections Reeducating us of the striking power struggles and Negros history with its remnants looking through the surrounding sugarcane fields A living space of wonder with growing garden for all season a natural nourishment to our souls A steady strength like a lonesome carabao constant site under the blazing sun A gentle memory of rustling leaves caressing our aspirations and dreams a poetic greenscape of the forest canopy a nature's living canvass of organic masterpieces slowly forming, birthing into little miracles of baby palms, birds nests and succulent berries a slow morning wind bathing caressing, reaasuring a tired spirit a space holding us safe especially during the pandemic Where new found joy, friendships and cooking styles and recipes are reignited Where new storie...