Seven Years of Melancholy

Davao City used to be like this during Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Smoky…
Bright lights of the sky…
noisy…
dangerous…
alive…
severed hands and heads…
severe asthma attacks…
no breaks for medical and fire personnel
dirty…
stray bullets…
guttural cries and woes…
Auld Lang Syne…

UNTIL

In the year 2001, the city had transformed into an everlasting tranquility of boredom and wellbeing.

At least we’re getting used to it. It’s been seven years since the last flight of kwitis, whistle bombs and baby rockets. Furthermore, we don’t have to worry on stray bullets and other firecrackers that can cause fire and death. Isn’t that peaceful and lovely? Take note, sparklers aren’t even exempted on the firecracker ban.

Siiigh. Don’t fret; I can still watch some of the spectacular firecracker shows across the country on TV.

7 days to go before the Ox Dynasty! Let's party!
(never-ending guestbook party!)

Image from: RJ Nalunat (http://rjnalunat.multiply.com)
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