Eden

9 seconds haikus at odd intervals (work in progress) 

Writing down a few words in the form of haikus when stopping for a 9 seconds break

2009.12.08.  

12.15

I am looking outside
At strangers in the subway
You seeing active

I am looking inside
At a blond woman writing
Being seeing me

12.35

Late for 9 seconds
Counting on my fingers
Memorizing  it

12h50

And late again late
Unconscious once more again
Waking up at last

13h07

Missed again oh yes
Just like me to worry so
Doing it just right

13h25

Better let it go
Am I late or too early?
Laughing at myself

13h35

I missed one more time
It's all I can think about
That I do blank out


13h43

On the watch this time
To catch the exact moment
Tense as a wild cat

13h47

So I miss again
Here in Vasco da Gama
My favorite place

13h50

On the watch once more
To catch 9 seconds at two
And right on the spot

13h51

Waiting waiting still
As I add a cloud of milk
To my Earl Gray Tea

13h55

Five minutes to two
But will I make it?
Looking at Peel Street

13h56

And peeling layers
Of thoughts and cares
As I count silly syllables

13h57

Still this is a miracle
Wondering what might happen
Fado music on


14h00

Hearing listening 
At the portuguese lyrics
At exactly two

14h02

Caught the sound oi
Which in Japan does mean yes
Saying yes we can

14h04

Did it! Yes it worked
For almost 10 minutes
Now there is a break

14h08

Asking for more milk
Another cloud is needed
I hear them talking


14h10

Which is which, Spanish?
With a Portuguese accent?
No, I can't decide

14h14

This will be the last
For now at least it will be
I have to go back

16h00

I'm walking downtown
Montreal is dark at four
With bright Christmas lights

19h30

Grilled fennel and cod
Eating out with my best friend
Moved by the movie


2009.12.09. 

08.44

Snowstorm in RL
Floating as in a white cloud
Without my glasses