In The Paddy: October 2009

Thursday, October 29, 2009

How can a Phillies World Series win put food in the mouths of my people?

I meditate in the coolness of my grass hut. The german practices with his nunchucks in the heat of the noonday sun.

Friday, October 16 is Boss Appreciation Day. Does anyone appreciate me?

The German eats strudel baked in his Braun convection oven. I eat rice and curry cooked in an iron pot over an open fire.

The German serves his country abroad. I work to help these people.

My students work the harvest. Their backs are strong and lean.

Another sleepless night. The rash has spread.

I honor my country with my service. It is what I do. I shall never visit Brazil.