Tag Archives: haiku

Storm

Posted on March 5, 2018 by John Biscello

At night, Rorschach wraiths, born of light’s role play with rain– Woman, wet, enclosed. (Photo by Anthony Distefano)

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Rain

Posted on March 4, 2018 by John Biscello

Mist leavening mood, Noir, by any other name– In rain, lovers prey. (Photo by Anthony Distefano)

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Ssshh!

Posted on March 1, 2018 by John Biscello

Solitary bench, modeling its full silence– lovers secrets, ssshh!

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Narcissus: a Haiku Break-Up

Posted on January 17, 2018 by John Biscello

It’s not really me, but more, well, I suppose you: nothing personal.

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First Love, Winter

Posted on December 7, 2017 by John Biscello

Boy and girl, sledding tongues, no words— Winter, gloves off.

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Zuzu’s Petals

Posted on December 7, 2017 by John Biscello

A father’s pocket, containing secret petals— the meaning of love.

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Dive

Posted on November 12, 2017 by John Biscello

Writer’s deep sea task, how to breathe underwater– Air of faith, no mask.

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Josef Sudek

Posted on November 10, 2017 by John Biscello

It was his mantra– Hurry slowly, syllables resigned to vigil.

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Yoko Ono

Posted on November 9, 2017 by John Biscello

Woman, vimming grace, there is no need to explain– Your fire, your fate.

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Perish

Posted on November 9, 2017 by John Biscello

Man’s crisis of faith, bailing, fiercely, flames and dearth– How to birth perish.

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