Walk-Of-Life>>> Poem by Manonton Dalan

an old two lane bridge sit
nicely on my window view
venice-like water under, flow
to mouth of calm sea nearby
when tide is coming fishermen
show with thier paddle boat
throw nets, kerosene lamp
thier fish catch still alive
swim in a five gallon bucket

stream of pedestrians walk
in non stop tempo,24 hours
coming from work three shifts
safe with bright lights, cctv
they go thier way undisturb
vendors too fly thier wares
most are food and house wares
rain won't deter thier routine
umbrellas sprout like mushrooms

they are program to do one thing
for sake of living, helping family
it's race against time betting thiers
thier life, happiness, love, health
hope they are rewarded comfortably
even warm food and shower, clean bed
that would be so nice to have tonight
i know most of them doesn't have
but dreams of having it before sunset