Four Haikus of a Summer's Day on Lake Issyk-Kul

Resting on the beach,
whispering waves touch the shore
soft breeze soothes my soul.

Contemplating life
watching boys build sand castles--
time passes gently.

Storm on horizon
empties lake of swimmers.
I stay, seeking nerve.

Round pebbles stacked
upon each other on the lake floor
touching, yet unconnected.

Lake Issyk-Kul as a storm approaches