Mindanao Serenade

In the ancient lore of Mindanao, you are my radiant Alunsina,
A deity of love, weaving tales under the moonlit Talikala.
Your whispers are the ancient hum of the Kulintang,
Echoing through the valleys, where our spirits belong.

Your love is the forge, sa pandayan ng puso,
Shaping my soul, like the blacksmiths of old Maranao.
You are the Agusan River, the lifeblood that flows,
Guiding me through the landscapes, where dreams bestow.

Together, we are the Agung and Gandingan,
A harmonious symphony, sa kalangitan ng kapayapaan.
In the epic of Indarapatra, you are the sacred script,
A timeless narrative, written in each whispered breath.

Our love is a tapestry, bawat hibla'y makulay,
Woven with care, sa kaharian ng mga Maranaw.
You are the ancient Vinta, sailing through the tides,
Leading me to shores unknown, where true love abides.

In the heart of the Subanen, you are my Gab'lanan,
A guardian spirit, watching over our love so grand.
For the Higaonon, you are my beloved Talaandig,
A beacon of hope, in the forest of dreams so vivid.

With the Bajao, you are the sea's gentle embrace,
In the waves of passion, we find our sacred place.
You are the Bakunawa, the mythical serpent of lore,
Protecting our love, forevermore.

You are the Mantaga, the spirit of the mountains high,
Watching over us, as we reach for the sky.
And in the nights, you are the Santilmo's glow,
Guiding our hearts, wherever we go.

So here is my heart, isang likha ng Mindanao,
Crafted with eternal metaphors, sa bawat pagsusumamo.
Happy Valentine’s Day, aking mahal, aking musa,
In this eternal serenade, ikaw ang aking tadhana.