school opening -
the early morning treks
that children take

the mad rush
for books and bags -
school opening

school opening -
the start of mile-long walks
to fun and learning

school opening
signals the rains of June -
soggy shoes

traffic hustles
greet crisp and sunny faces -
school opening

school opening -
tykes' cries and frightened looks
alerts concerned moms

soggy leather shoes
combined with soiled outfits
after school class

a frightened lad
clinging to his mother's skirt -
school opening

new bags and shoes
new pants and dresses -
new schoolmates

Ao-Suzume, Manila

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Our friend Willie, Wilfredo R. Bongcaron , has taken the name of

Blue Sparrow, Ao-Suzume !


Thanks for sharing the first day of school.

Here is more about this event in Kenya
http://kenyasaijiki.blogspot.com/2006/07/school-year-starts.html

Gabi
http://worldkigodatabase.blogspot.com/2006/04/philippines.html