Wao, Lanao Del Sur

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


carabao slowly feeds on freedom,
leisurely roams
at will.


on its massive back, white egret,
so delicately
slow-dances,


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

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November 3, 2010 at 11:17 PM
beautiful scene you depict here, Romeo :) Enjoyed the dance of that egret on the carabao's back--Never been to Lanao del Sure but this poem of yours sure made me want to visit it-- thanks for sharing :)-- nikko :)
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