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Chasing Mango Trees

fruits like lights
enticing
moths to the flame

tired of chasing
them away

child of the streets
why do you roam
chasing mango trees

where is your home?






11.22.10

Copyright © Kabuteng P.Ink K. | Year Posted 2010

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De R Date: 2/29/2012 10:28:00 AM Very interesting perspective... sadly, there are plenty of abandoned children all over the world. Uniquely written. Login to Reply

Wilma Neels Date: 11/26/2010 10:19:00 AM Profound and thought provoking.. Some of them might say it is better on the streets than at home Nikko.. Hope your weekend will be blessed one ;-) Wilma Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/25/2010 9:48:00 PM I agree with Dr. Ram, this is very meaningful. Seeming to be about moths but just those poor children of the streets. VERY nice, Nikko, and I am happy you liked my apt. poem. Kind of off the beaten track for me, writing that way. Luv, Andrea Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 11/25/2010 5:45:00 PM Very deep and meaningful thoughts you have penned on chasing mango trees with nice metaphor, nikko Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 11/25/2010 11:41:00 AM A thought-provoking and heartfelt poem, Nikko. Children of the streets are often left on their own to pursue their dreams. You always do well with metaphors and imagery. Blessings and love, Carolyn Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 11/25/2010 9:47:00 AM Very profound and deep in its meaning, not really about the mango trees, is it? Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 11/25/2010 8:46:00 AM A vivid picture in words my sweet friend Nikko.. reminding us all to be grateful for our own shelters .. and simply put relating to the trees and flame.. enjoyed on this holiday weekend with luv.. Login to Reply

Michael J. Falotico Date: 11/25/2010 5:54:00 AM AH Nikko, well wirtten images my friend... Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 11/24/2010 10:27:00 PM hi nikko, i can resonate with this lyrical and lightly somber piece... beautifully expressed... thanks for coming by my thread with your charming message... happy too that we are doing well dito sa soup.. pasko na!! love mangoes!!warmest, nette Login to Reply