Sunday, December 2, 2007

I can't stop reading "The Adventures of Tintin".... and writing haikus

Outside Pune
Deep eyes stare us down
Buy Bananas - spectacle!
"No, we don't need help"

Dusty mattresses
Rooftop lacrosse stick beatdown
Children point and laugh

"Please, eat my egg soup,
There are four freshly caught fish."
We'll just watch you eat.

Inside Pune
Demand is constant
Water supply changed every hour
Can't flush the toilet.

Never stop building
five years ago, empty land
all corners - condos

Fork and spoon rice here
Our plates constantly refilled
Not used to service

Nighttime - full of life.
Volleyball court among cows.
Daytime - sleep dogs, sleep.

Tour supermarkets.
Fresh produce always comes first.
Housewares at the rear.

Psychic powers test -
I scored five, Sara - seven.
Guess she knows what's up.

Language example:
"He got beaten like chutney."
New USA slang?

Smart pants required
Unless you're a foreigner
Crazy hat theme night.

Enjoy fruit this way -
Guava eaten with black salt.
How to say: "Special?"

Stitch up that large hole
Pants constantly fall apart
More fabric needed

Backyard barbecue
tribute to a fallen hero
Began Pune Jazz

Sunday album time
Gather in the main bedroom
We all bob our heads

American dish
Cooked for fellow Indians
Texan style chili

1 comment:

lindaandrudy said...

Enjoying your blog.

We visit India every time we call a computer company for info; your way is better.

Luv, Aunt Linda & Uncle Rudy