Draught of the Spirit
Juan Diego prefers draft beer, but when he’s desperate, as he was last night, he’ll settle for a bottle. Fortunately, he chose me.
For an hour or more, his lips caressed mine as he tipped his head back and sipped my contents. By the time he emptied me, Juan Diego was no longer sure what he was doing. (I’m not the only bottle whose lips he caressed with fervor and passion and perhaps even a pinch of patriotism.) He left me here outside Antonio’s door with cucararchas and wilting flower petals.
And look at me now: No longer empty, I am filled—with a house! A reflection, yes, but at least it is not cerveza! Of all bottles, I am most blessed!
That’s what happens when you’re empty: Mysteriously, something comes along to fill the void.
with things greater than myself—
draught of the Spirit.
Text and photo © 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Photo: Along a callejon, Zacatecas, México
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Posted on February 22, 2012, in haibun, Mexico, REDnesday, Ruby Tuesday 2, Sensational Haiku Wednesday, The Haiku Challenge 2012, Zacatecas. Bookmark the permalink. 16 Comments.
I really enjoy your haibun! You capture the world of the picture and capture the reader as well
I really like this. You always inspire me.
an inspiration..:):)
What an imagination. Nice and interesting post.
That’s one expressive bottle. Nice one.
Good one, and a great beer!
This is so clever! Lovely haiku, too.
great taste! less filling!
draft of life =)
Excellent ! ~namaste, carol (A Creative Harbor) linked w/ Sens Haiku ^_^
Love this.
Awesome! Again a great picture with a lovely haiku, tres equis (I belief that there is also a tres equis) tastes also very well.
Great writing. I love that you only post your own pictures!
Like how your story rolls into your haiku
Love how the photo and words work together…nice job!
How all this came from a beer bottle!!
that’s the spirit