reflecting shadows
puddles of water on fields
workers in sedge hats
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fields filled with water
men descends to place seedlings
gilded performers
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women in kasa
traditional performance
the paddies planted
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bow down in prayer
planting the mother earth’s womb
promising fine crops
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young girls singing songs
hoping for a good harvest
time for festival
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aura of dances
enhanced crop’s vitality
melodies in air
* Written in response of Carpe Diem # 220