A Haibun: I Walk Alone

My best friend used to walk beside me. On day trips to local parks, weekend hikes in the mountains and holiday journeys to foreign lands. Lymphoma ended her life four years ago. Though I now walk alone, I find my mother in the bird that lands in a nearby tree, the butterfly that dances amongContinue reading “A Haibun: I Walk Alone”

Just a Little Hiss

There sits her sulking silhouette Brooding in her extravagant boudoir Decorous drapes drawn over picturesque windows Lavish linens hang messily from her ornate bed He observes her through the darkened doorway Wondering whether she will forgive him She slowly swivels in his direction Her expression eerily obscured by the shadows But her heinous hiss is unequivocal Continue reading “Just a Little Hiss”

A Tanka: Flower Petals

Inevitable Smile brightens upon the face Cheeks flush with color Open as flower petals A blooming display of joy TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 13, hosted by Selma on the theme of “stay in joy.” W3 Prompt #160: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Dennis, prompts us to write a poem that leads to a singleContinue reading “A Tanka: Flower Petals”

Sweet Fruit

Whoever reads my diary Will get an incomplete story Some confessions I shall not share Secrets dropped upon the shore For curious eyes to scrutinize Unfavorable conclusions may derive Sweet fruit hangs in this grove The rotten goes to the grave W3 Prompt #159: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, li’l ol’ David, prompts usContinue reading “Sweet Fruit”