I Need A Mountain Spring

by Khoo Soo Hay

I need to find a mountain spring
That man has never seen or touched,
That only deer come to drink
And birds and squirrels can vouch.

To have it bordered by plants
And small pools for peacock fish
To swim and play stunts,
Reflecting its scaly rainbow flash.

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