When we first came to Nicaragua we posted a lot on the blog initially since everything was new to us. Around six years later, there are a lot of things that have become normal, but I thought it would be good for me to try to observe and write down some of these, using Haiku to give me a little structure. Here are some of Rebekah's fine water coloring paintings as well.
---
May 1
ocean before me waves and breaking waves, am I counting or thinking
May 2
the electric's out no fans on a summer night we sit outside: stars!
May 3
hot, dry times; neighbors spray water to keep dust down waiting for May rains
May 4
sidewalk trees are pruned machete-cut, horse cart filled just before the rain
May 5
I think there's a toad in our rain spout. I stoop, look-- big eyes! we both jump!
May 6
a hummingbird peeks in our door, finding just us and walls, disappears
May 7
a man I have judged walks by with a bundled load balanced on his head
May 8
first rains past, and now lilies reach up, open wide, smile for the world
May 9
the children explore rocks above the waterfall parents watch, anxious
May 10
puddles in our street Chamelecón on my mind last year's rain remains
May 11
fresh mangos today brought lots home from the fruit stand and so did my wife
May 12
building old toy sets when we can't find the pieces "it's ok," she says
night sounds: squeaky swings popping of firecrackers gentle breeze through leaves
May 14
bicycle rider and a friend on the top tube somehow seem at ease
May 15
sunny yellow güis on a tiny lime tree branch suddenly in flight
