Bitterness to Sweetness: Bunal Story
In the land where foothills of Mt. Apo reside,
A woman farmer's spirit cannot be denied.
In Davao Del Sur, Philippines, where coffee beans grow,
Her dedication and passion continue to show.
In her land where rebellion once did thrive,
A new chapter unfolds, now coffees alive.
From rugged hills, flavors bloom with grace,
Former rebels 'legacy in each cup we embrace.
Once undervalued, now their green coffee beans shine bright,
Through persistence and training, their future alight.
From humble grounds to country's utmost acclaim,
Specialty arabica, their coffee wears a prestigious name.
Through vibrant coffee industry, its impact spreads,
Tourism blooms, as wanderers are led.
Infrastructure flourishes, opportunities arise,
Economic growth, where hope never dies.
From seedlings to harvest, each step she tends,
With love and devotion, her labor transcends.
A guardian of earth, she plants with care,
Nurturing the soil, nature's balance to bear.
Her hands, like whispers, know each leaf,
With gentle touch, she seeks no relief.
Pruning, shaping, her art takes flight,
Guided by instinct, she harvests what's right.
From cherry red to emerald green,
She plucks the beans, a sight serene.
Her discerning eye, keen to the core,
Selects only the best, discarding the more.
With passion aflame, she carries the load,
Sorting and drying, a rhythm bestowed.
She crafts the green coffee beans with careful grace,
Preserving their essence, a delicate embrace.
In humble mills, her craft takes flight,
Transforming beans, imbuing them with might.
Fermenting and cupping, she unveils the soul,
Releasing fragrances that make hearts whole.
From mountain peaks to bustling stalls,
Her coffee enchants, the finest of all.
With flavors rich, nuanced, and bold,
She weaves a story that must be told.
She stands as a Philippine coffee queen, a beacon of might,
A woman farmer, a radiant light.
In her hands, she holds the power to bestow,
Top-quality coffee that continues to grow.
So, raise your cups, let's toast and cheer,
For the woman farmer, let her story be clear.
Her dedication, resilience, and skill,
In each sip, her triumphs we fulfill.
In the Philippines, her legacy gleams,
A woman farmer, the stuff of dreams.
Her green coffee beans, a testament grand,
A gift to savor across the land.
by Rollie Jay Dupitas—
