During the daylight we work the land. Plant trees. Harvest. Having the

sun as a huge candle. See the mountains, the ocean. Grill and eat and

drink. See flowers, children playing…beautiful Bertha bathing in the

river. Take a nap under the tree while the cicadas sing Summer time.

Ride your hose back home. Enjoy your frugal dinner and go to bed.

Ah…and here lies the adventure…now that night is upon your eyes…

Bertha in your arms and both are in this cot naked looking at the stars.

Which obviously could not see during the day.

It feels as if you could able to touch them. That’s the way it feels when

there are not artificial lights around you. You have earned your night

of pleasure and rest. The owl is out, so are the cricket and the wolf.

Life couldn’t be better. Bertha’s laughter and conversation. Her

proximity only a volcano would compare to.

Life is good. May the stars bless you brother. And have a good night.

Ernesto Onofre