Thousands of Jubilating Wings

In waves and bursts 
  of exhilarating jubilation,

    as among long-lost friends 
      meeting in a chance reunion,

        tens of thousands of tiny 
          fluttering wings swoop and flit

            in feathery frolic, echoing 
              every chirp, every twit.



                  In swarms they swirl across 
                    the darkening island skyline,

                      spiralling round the towering 
                        tree like a giant vine.

                          Then, snuggling close and tight 
                             for the night at the canopy,

                               the Lansijang swallows 
                                 of Bohol doze off serenely...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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