a young monkey king kongs through a forest of aerial roots.
Mangrove Kong [Haiku]
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drifting downstream,
the prow points our way
to open sea.



When setting sunlight warms
silvery tree trunks &
mangrove reeds,
and they alternate with
deep shadows,
I finally understand
the tiger’s camouflage.

clouds lift
to reveal jade hills:
Tah-Dahhhh!