Saturday, May 15, 2021

Observing and Haiku

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.

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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



May 13

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



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