Damdam

In a far mountain area of Leyte
Located in the Pearl of Orient Sea
A South East Asian country

Lies a mysterious tale of Damdam
A wine bottled-size creature
Enormous critter, surpassing all others 

This minuscule noshes greedily
It embezzles the mortals' ranch produce
Tote such back to his family

Unexpectedly was seized up by  human
Captured and imprisoned in a corral
hopeless of escaping from their hands

To escape, might and power were used
But to the mortals pity and kindness 
Released Damdam from captivity

From then on Damdam's mysterious story
Repeatedly however secretly narrated 
Hoping that it's contour one day will be peeked  

April 27, 2017
By: Precioso L. Tano

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Darren White

Date: 4/27/2017 4:40:00 AM

This Damdam is mysterious :) I love this tale of yours very much. The name intrigued me so I googled it. And apparently there is a tale about a staff Damdam that can protect from evil genii. I like that! And I like your poem.

Precioso Tano
Date: 4/27/2017 5:06:00 AM

When i saw the contest about the mythical creature...i made one poem for it.

Precioso Tano
Date: 4/27/2017 4:56:00 AM

Thanks sir...actually the story about damdam was told by my grandma and i am also narrated it to my own kid.