(written in Palilan river, Palilan Jimenez, Mis. Occ.'Philippines <br />just a 10 m.. away from my home.A river is located at the back my <br />elem. grade school and to where i spent my concised childhood <br />moments, leisure times, chanting with friends, swimming, collecting shells, diving, <br />and escaping from 'undefined responsibilities'.......... <br /> <br />A sentimental wind <br />follows down river; <br />bands of finger <br />brush the long column <br />of nipa leaves <br /> <br />whispering among <br />long-legged roots <br />of mangrove trees <br /> <br />Combing out my hair <br />in thrilling touch <br />Pulling out all wrinkles <br />of fears <br />in facing of my shadowy <br />future <br /> <br />and the wind dries up <br />all my tears <br /> <br />and the sole river remains <br /> the mute witness forever<br /><br />Rommel Mark Dominguez Marchan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/wind-wind-combs-my-hair/
