Tag Archives: haiku

Fraiku: Not just a little shy

When I grow up I want to live under the sea where it’s quiet and dark (for this month’s Visual Poetry Prompt.)

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Fraiku: Turn the Page

Pop the champagne — light the sparklers It’s like New Year’s Eve Each time we kiss

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Fraiku: Bomb Cyclone

“Once in a generation”Why do these stormshappen every winter?

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Fraiku: Cold

The back of my mouth tastes like a bag of old nickels nose oozing meh

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Fraiku: Home

Mattress smaller — pillows lumpierbut I sleep sounderin my own bed

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Fraiku: St. Michan’s

He’s still dead after 800 years. Plant me under a tree for immortality. I prefer not to reveal the inspiration for my poems but I think this one needs a little context. I visited St. Michan’s Church today and took … Continue reading

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Haiku for the Moon

She shines her sideways smileFrom too low in the skyPolaris too high Image taken from my hotel room with my phone. She looms much larger in my mind’s eye.

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Fraiku: Jet Lag

I walk alien streets Beneath clouds just crossed Yet my head remains fogged

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Fraiku: Bad Habits

Pull cork from bottle Save in drawer for your collection But never see you again

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Fraiku: Me & Wolves

I write poetry with the same intent as wolves howling at the moon

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