Do You Hear the Pigeons Sing?

Ranniele F. Maspat @lalalaheyitisme

Present

“Have you ever heard pigeons sing?” Mr. Altamirano asks as soon as he enters the classroom. The whole class stares at the grinning man, their confused thoughts reflected upon their faces. Mr. Altamirano is amused with how each and every face of his students tell him the brewing questions in their minds; the cogs of their brains slowly turning to come up with a fitting answer.

“Come on class, it’s not like I’m asking for any complex answer. I just want to know if you’ve ever heard pigeons sing,” he laughs, patiently waiting for a voice to speak up, “it’s a yes or no question guys.”

Someone raises their hand, Mr. Altamirano grins as he excitedly calls their name.

“Yes, Joanna?” she slowly stands up, nervousness evident to her shaking hands.

“Sir, if you mean by singing, is it the bird’s coo? You know, their mating calls? If it is, then yes I’ve heard

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