(November 17,1949 / Manila, Philippines)

Bamboo Lesson (Tanka)

Bamboo trees soar high
Constant growth in absent pride
Rain or sun, it thrives
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  • Casey Geiger (1/28/2010 6:12:00 PM)

    I truly enjoy your work. I think the metering factor for most poets has been lost and the world of geniuss poetry has been giving away to either songwriters or journal dwellers. I'm glad to see the rymes and the rythm, thanks.

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