five o’clock in the afternoon
outside work hours
locals hurry to reunite
with the rush of traffic sounds.
pedestrians, public transportation
are entering and exiting
the slope of the lift bridge.
at the foot of this bridge
the flag of our country stands
reminiscent
of today’s freedom
as it soars with liberty
flock of birds glide,
dive,
ascend across the blue skies
as the billowing waves
of the red river rage
beneath their breast
-fearless