“Bat”
Darting and zipping
across the dusk sky, silent–
tiny fluttermouse.
For reference: http://redstringpapercuts.com/2017/07/04/and-my-new-favorite-german-word-is-fledermaus/
Steve D
Tag: Poetry
Haiku Sunday – Noon
“Noon”
Can it still be called
midday when I’ve just risen?
That seems dishonest.
Steve D
Misplaced Missive #86 – Moon
The shining moon I howl to.
Doesn’t matter where I run,
There’s no escape,
High above,
No judgment,
But no love. Continue reading “Misplaced Missive #86 – Moon”
Haiku Sunday – Shaft
“Shaft”
Burning eye through the leaves,
one last heated breath reaching
to stave off the night.
Steve D
Misplaced Missive #91 – Passion
All that passion needs some release.
Unable to keep it leashed,
I submit to the will of its own making
Changing into something Continue reading “Misplaced Missive #91 – Passion”
Haiku Sunday – Independence
“Independence”
When the divergent
voices of the people can
all speak, we are free.
Steve D
Misplaced Missive #76 – Truth
Your trust in me
Has diminished mine in you.
Misplaced knowledge,
You shouldn’t’ve been honest. Continue reading “Misplaced Missive #76 – Truth”
Gender Studies – A Lesson in Lessening
little man
fickle and frantic
the flaws of ‘femininity’
you so often rage against
you hate in another
all the weaknesses
you can’t smother in yourself. Continue reading “Gender Studies – A Lesson in Lessening”
Haiku Sunday – House
“House”
Long months of pouring
over listings and offers–
Sometimes, it just fits.
Steve D
Haiku Sunday – Father’s Day
“Father’s Day”
Memories of watching
football on Sundays, before
I knew Johnny U.
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!
Steve D
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