Haikus & Tankas

cost

grief is the price tag

on an all-consuming love

that we all must pay

to feel love like this once more

I would give my last penny

scorched

tried to smother me

should have discerned you would burn

I am a fire

relinquish

let them fly away

whatever is meant for you

will not pass you by

executed

I was put to death

for the crime of being small

your laws are cruel

tiny mouse in this huge world

no match for your crushing foot