Bahay Kubo

Nipa Hut

Bahay Kubo

Nipa hut, though it's smallBahay kubo, kahit munti
The plants there are diverseang halaman doon ay sari-sari
Turnips and eggplantsSingkamas at talong
Green beans and peanutsSigarilyas at mani
String beans, cowpeas, and lima beansSitaw, bataw, patani
Winter melon, sponge gourd, and squashKundol, patola, upo't kalabasa
And there's alsoAt saka meron pang
Radishes, mustardLabanos, mustasa
Onions, tomatoesSibuyas, kamatis
Garlic and gingerBawang at luya
All aroundSa paligid ligid
There are plenty of sesame seedsAy maraming linga