they inhabit Roadsides
squat sitting
no batting an eyelid
aimless
you could think they do nothing
but it’s not true at all
they have the most responsible
work to do
they watch
world moving
that is why
they are There everyday
sometimes they can sell
bunch of bananas
some sweets or drink
you might get hungry
or thirsty
on your way to Somewhere
they could teach you
tranquility and stillness
how to be
but you usually
pass them by
on your way to Somewhere
they make love
at their roadside Houses
their dirty children are brought up
by Roads
they collect rain water
and stars in big jars
just for fun
they recycle your fancy Life
but you usually
take your eyes off
their shabby clothes
covered with dust or mud
roads need them
and they need roads
Kratie, Cambodia, 12/07/2009
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