The Long Wait on Roxas Street
Roxas St. Amigo Subd Piapi, Dumaguete City The pavement on Roxas Street remains cracked and dry, Two months have vanished beneath a cloudless sky. From March to May, the dust begins to settle deep, While memories of the rain are secrets that we keep. At work, the sadness lingers like a heavy weight, Deadlines and duties form a weary, endless state. The family kitchen holds a quiet, somber tone, As we face the dry season, feeling quite alone. Yet in this peaceful environment, a stillness starts to grow, Despite the empty clouds and the river’s Eben flow. The spirit of the Gandang Roxaseña remains so bright, A flicker of hope through the long and thirsty night Poet Prof. Penn T. Larena Roxas St. Amigo Subd .Piapi Dumaguete May 23 2026
