two haiku on silence

old tree--
into its stillness
a grass lizard



Angelus--
the silence of
cash registers


On the second haiku: Most Filipinos are Catholics. Especially in the rural areas, the recitation of the Angelus is seriously being observed not only at homes but also in public places. In one supermarket I visited, everyone-- including, of course, the cashiers-- had to pause from what they're doing at the start of the Angelus. You don't hear any sound, especially the sound of cash registers. The Angelus moment therefore serves as a break from our daily struggle in the material world, and a reminder of the spirituality of our existence.