Carabao Egret

Knee-deep in flowing, verdant grass 
near the creek beside 
the hill,

a black carabao feeds on freedom, 
leisurely roams 
at will.

On its massive back, a delicate, 
white egret 
slow-dances,

the feathers of its slender neck 
the morning breeze 
romances!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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