47 My 5th Leaf

47.

My 5th Leaf



Plucked thee while sitting

While Mayor speaking

Unlike the first four

You're not for décor

Lo! “Carabao Grass”?



CapSU family

And unknown to me

Crowd – far and near

Cluster – there and here

Fiesta spectators



PM August One

Start of feast on town

There's not enough sun

Not hot, not cold – fine

Mayor gives message



Parade to playground

Crowds and sounds around

Audience view – right side

Itchy grasses side

Kneel and Indian seat



It was eight years past

Since I was there last

Take part Padagyaw

Rejoice Dumarao

Our Lady of Snows!



-08/01/2011

(Dumarao)

*My Toladas Collection
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