Ambahan: Problems

But at home, life is not always as pleasant as the Manygans would like it to be. There are dark days when the future doesn't look very bright. These dark days have to be overcome.

Ambahan 113
Hanunuo-Mangyan	English	Filipino
	Balkawi, my climbing vine, You're not happy in that spot Your fine leaves are ripping there And your poor stem creaks and cries. I have to replant you now In a place where you will thrive Free from rain and gusty winds.	Hoy, punong Balkawihan Pangit ang tinubuan Dahon mo'y nangalagas Puno mo'y langitngitan Muling itanim na lang Sa payapang hanginan Sa walang daluyungan!

There are the domestic misunderstandings that might arise; the simple accidents that might happen.

Ambahan 115
Hanunuo-Mangyan	English	Filipino
	Sticks from the balanti tree If you cut them properly From the depth they will resound. But if cut improperly All you get is awful noise.	Kalutang kong Balanti Kung timbang iyang yari Taginting ay mabini Kung tabtab mali-mali Sintunadong matindi!

There is no reason, however, to be as upset about a domestic misunderstanding or a simple accident as about a great disaster.

Ambahan 117
Hanunuo-Mangyan	English	Filipino
	What is the matter with you that you are so much upset? Like the heavens coming down, as if the whole sky collapsed! Even rain will stop some day, but rain doesn't own a house! A storm will not last all time, but storm has no place like you! Are you not a human? Man? Doesn't man always go back to his dwelling place, his home?	Bakit ka nagkaganyan? Ang ulo mo'y kay init Bagsak ang kalangitan Parang bayang guhuan Pagtila nitong ulan Ula'y walang tahanan Hihinto ang ampiyasan Hangi'y walang uwian Di ba't tao ka naman Di ba't may babalikan Sa kawayang daluyan!

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