Tuesday, July 31, 2012

July 30 - Que?


The devotional
Eludes me today, although
Maybe I'm just bored

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Friday, July 27, 2012

July 27 - Aboard the Casasola to Santa Rosa


It's a slow bus ride
But all the stops and starts keep
the nausea down

Thursday, July 26, 2012

July 26 - Even Clothes Work Them Into A Fever


The kids grab the bag
of bathing suits as if they'd
dreamed of just such things

July 25 - Road Trip to the U.S. For The CASM Boys


My three work buddies
All got their visas today
Spooner, here they come

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Sunday, July 22, 2012

July 22 - Overload On Our Pool Day


Today demonstrates
That the right number of kids
Is eight, not 13

Saturday, July 21, 2012

July 21 - The Pool as a Bible Study Group


Christians at the pool
Young, ready to change the world
I admire their pluck

Friday, July 20, 2012

July 20 - A Lucky Break in the Field Near CASM


The fruit trees draw four
Red-legged honeycreepers
Big day for birders

Thursday, July 19, 2012

July 19 - Hope I Know What I'm Doing


I send in the piece
That reveals all my secrets
Feeling pride and dread

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

July 18 - The Generator Roars Outside My Window


Much done this morning
Because the power went out
Now, nothing but noise

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

July 17 - The Runt At San Jeronimo


Poor little piglet
Too small to fight for his place
Already dying

July 16 - You Only Have To See Angelitos Once


Can Edy forget
this place now that he's seen it?
These kids break your heart

Sunday, July 15, 2012

July 15 - Head and Shoulders Knees and Toes


The other Jody
Comes with me to the hogar
To teach us new songs

July 14 - A Long Day at the Pool


Too much sun today
But the day was so gorgeous
I couldn't go home

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

July 11 - A Long Coffee Date at San Rafael


Emily and I
Share at least this in common:
Hope for lost children

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Monday, July 9, 2012

Saturday, July 7, 2012

July 7 - Two Days Lost Riding To and From Tegus


Please, no more bus rides
Three days, 18 long hours
Glad to be back home

July 6 - Swanky Party at the CIDA Woman's House


The Canadian
Says the mansion isn't hers
Sure, but she lives here

Friday, July 6, 2012

July 5 - Sometimes It's Worth the Extra $7


If I have to spend
Nine long hours in a bus
Give me the Plus seat

Thursday, July 5, 2012

July 4 - I Finally Get My Groove Back


This country is made
for yoga. I stretch out in
the heat, like toffee

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

July 3 - Still No Charge on My Battery


Why aren't computers
Built to last? Time and money
Spent to no avail