Poem 217 of 230: A MULTICULTURAL WORLD OF CARRYING
Rather than the newer rucksack,
I prefer a shoulder-strap bag
To hold whatever kit I pack;
But, on the cross-continents track,
I saw several other ways
Of getting things there and/or back:
Sherpa’s head-strap baskets - Nepal;
In India and in Kenya,
On head-pads, loads are carried tall;
Bamboo loaded on either side,
In China; or, in Mexico,
Two poles to a backpack are tied.
(C) David Franks 2003
Rather than the newer rucksack,
I prefer a shoulder-strap bag
To hold whatever kit I pack;
But, on the cross-continents track,
I saw several other ways
Of getting things there and/or back:
Sherpa’s head-strap baskets - Nepal;
In India and in Kenya,
On head-pads, loads are carried tall;
Bamboo loaded on either side,
In China; or, in Mexico,
Two poles to a backpack are tied.
(C) David Franks 2003
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| Me with my shoulder bag/pilot-case, Southern Gateway Cnt, NSW; 20/12/14 |
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| Ancient Egyptian culture display - British Museum, London; 21/10/16 |
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| Playa Centro, Isla Mujeres, Mexico; 15/4/24 |
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| Photo of my Diego Rivera print - El Vendedor De Flores |
