la pintada

jenifer says her cave used to be called la pintada, which means the painted one in spanish

jenifer and i speak always in spanish, although our conversations are often turning into a consideration of german vocabulary.

jenifer told me that she likes to be alone sometimes and i said: 

"well, if you ever want to spend time here alone just let me know" and she said

"i am happy that you are here with me"

she likes that i am painting the ceiling of the cave with a river of colours 

which come from the sea

which sighs all through the night

green vines and red hearts and rivers of yellow and clouds of pink and fountains of blue.

in the morning the crabs scuttle 

for the shelter of a rock

when i walk by.

in the afternoon jenifer shows me

the plants which dance cautiously

and stick to my finger

in the rock pool.

when isbrand visits he says 

"you have the best cave in la caleta"

he taught me the song which goes:

just for today i won't be angry

just for today i won't worry

just for today i will treat everyone as my relative and my brother

just for today i will make my living honestly

just for today i will respect all life

be impeccable with your word

don't make any assumptions

don't take anything personally

always do your best, Jah will do the rest

sang while alternating the chords of D and E minor on the guitar.

jenifer says she likes to hear me singing it in the morning