Closer to the Real Thing

A narrative of my adventures in the Peace Corps in Senegal, West Africa. This blog is in no way affiliated with the US Peace Corps, United States Government, or Republic of Senegal. The views and comments expressed within are uniquely those of the author.

Monday, February 12, 2007

"If I had a choice between living an easy life or a difficult one, I would choose a difficult one."

"Why?"

"Because when tough times come I'll be able to say, 'I've been here before.'"

Clo-Clo Ba, my wise man friend

Subtle Signs

Life's little secrets
Seep through the cracks
They enter in rays of light
And swirl in clouds of dust

The truth in a smile
An answer in a wink
The essence of what is
Sings through the rattles
Of life's little pieces