To Do: A Haiku

Oh to no longer
be unrecognizable
and disconnected.

Love: A Haiku

You speak soft as if
you are not a universe,
you soft universe.

We betray ourselves
Should we seek a loving heart
Yet look not within

Church bells at 7
Lighted trees in the backyard
Your heart forever

You opened your hand
Though all your synapses say
Clench your fist tightly

I’ll repeat this here
There is an ease in their eyes
You’ll need it too now

I’d hoped to help heal
Or at least I’d save myself
Invisible ink

Start at the center.
Follow through to the outside.
Love it. Love it all.

Today you told me
Don’t leave this moment, but dare
To withstand its fire

Thank you defender
I’ll not fall prey to despair
Nor be Tempest-Tossed

None blood between us
I dreamed last night my brother
Showed me tenderness