HaikuI blankly stare At a blankly staring screen A contest I won't win Alligator jaws Snapping and attacking me Stupid folding chair Romeo, poised Beneath the balcony Develops laryngitis The old carpet Dirty, worn, and walked on Reflects my mood exactly How do I project Into your open eyes The me that should be seen Eyes open Brain flickers on Yesterday's life over, today's begun Lion while dialing her number Turns pussy cat when she picks up A cocktail smile Through a cocktail glass Invites me to begin the hunt Songs of my memories Skip like a broken record; Worse with each play |