Freedom Path

Global Haiku Traditions
Millikin Universit
April 8, 2014

Freedom Path

muddy tracks
to the fridge
a boy and puppy

a snack for two
in the laundry room

raindrops fall
with incessant fervor
on the window pane

the calming sound
promotes a nap

the moon begins to shine
a half circle
the reflection of light

off the mirror
igniting her smile

•

they begin to see
why they fell
in love

memories of snowflakes
lightly falling

snow bank
still there
fifty degree weather

snow plows
wipe everything away

spring wrapped for winter,
Illinois' favorite
April fools prank

the cardinal
perches on the fence

•

snow glistens
on the red wings
midday

home from school
playground wars

bruises spatter
the boy's body
with brilliant colors

on the wooden window pane
a ladybug

the sun beats in . . .
the snoozing cat
half in the shadow

flowers outside
soaking

•

in the bathtub
the toes turn . . .
to prunes

the child refuses
to go inside

sail boat
bubbles
young imagination

cannot be contained
endless

the stranded pirate
marvels
at the ocean's expanse

waves for days
rock the rotting raft

•

in the open seas
a lone dark fin
turns into many

skies turn dark
tornado a sharknado

hoisting the Jolly Roger
the pirates
light the cannon

full moon overhead
the ship stands still

Captain Sparrow
draws his
rusty sword

one lone pirate
hanging at the gallows

•

hot summer sun
the dead body swells
. . . explodes

rancid odor
spreads for miles

vultures
await
their turn

the spoils
too tempting

blossoms
the path to
freedom

we see them
waving a white flag

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