CARABAO FIGHTING D’ BATANES
Erle Frayne Argonza y Delago
Don’t ever come to think so loudmouth a blabber
That cockfighting alone is the folks’ game of creatures
Here in beloved Filipinas
I recall well back in ’82 as a young executive still youthful
Chanced upon a special occasion in warm Batanes
As I was there for regular work in my new office
Upon the vice-governor’s invitation did I come
With my work team along we came right after breakfast
To a known place along the riverbed in Basco town
Water had seemed to purposely recede for the folks
Who tagged along male carabaos proud with machismo
And there I witnessed with enormous curiosity and fun
As carabaos faced each other in almost mortal combat
Charged upon each other with horns like fiery spears
Mightily pushing each other to try to take enemy down
As crowd shove and cheer like watching today’s Pacquiao
Only once did I witness that cultural remission stint
Maybe no more to watch a game so unique
Yet will I always be reminded of the event
As photos of the champion carabaos do charge
Thankful to Almighty we’re blessed with them buffalo
[Philippines, 06 July 2011]
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