Lost in Haiti

LOST

I wandered up to the internet cafe this afternoon, same as I have 

done the past two days. But, for some reason, on my way home, I 

got disoriented and lost. I retraced my steps and ended up in the 

same wrong place again. So I tried again and just couldn’t figure 

out what I was doing wrong.

Standing alone at an intersection, trying to figure out what to do 

next, I see two older women, barefoot, running down the rocky 

road. "Madame, Madame", they are shouting at me, clapping their 

hands like seals. I recognize them immediately. They are two 

women from my hood.

Word was out that I was lost and they had come to fetch me. I was 

so glad to see them. I think I am going to leave them my bras.