Tag: haibun
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alternate reality
undefined river overflowing barren sky The invisible ink dried up without a mark, but it wasn’t symptom free. The eyes knew that it was there even though it couldn’t see, it perceived an irritation that wanted to shut it down till undefined. night owl sitting straight without fail Failure isn’t an option when it can’t…
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Attendance Sheet
stagger fingers over keys gurgles gut Two worlds, one within, and one outside. Leading life within is so different from the world outside, especially when the former is mired in scandals. Within, Nobody knows X. Outside, Nobody is a stranger. To the facts, fiction is known. Within. blue light reflections over glasses Checking the attendance…
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For You!
an open book lying down waiting for you Silent steps put imprints over the soul, reminding her of lives that haven’t been lived. In the absence of light, the imprints turn into smoke that’s choking her. Why was the door knocked on? Why hers? an open book over floor stray hairs Does she need an…
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time (haibun)
I wake you up, don’t I? That’s what you accuse me of. silence splatters egg on floor No, I don’t need an introduction. I put all on you. You accuse me for everything that can’t be held by you. Buds, flowers, fruits, seeds, humus, plants– cyclic, isn’t it? And you claim me for it. You…