Charli Poe

last snow
the moon drifts
from the old man's eyes

#dailyhaikuprompt

fight outside math class
the murmur of sixth graders
multiplies

#haikufeels

Oh my gosh, you won't believe it. Gillie claimed she was allergic to the #spider in the break room. Crazy, right? She said she needed to go home and Tom said no. I think she's finally being held accountable–What do you mean? The hospital? I don't believe it. She probably went ho–really? Hmm.
#vss365

cool breeze at sunset
graduates dance
in the unplowed field

#dailyhaikuprompt

finally raining
sodden cardinal professes
good news

#haikufeels

freshly-packed snow
footprints miss
the summer path

#dailthaikuprompt
#north

“He'll be up in a jif, don't worry.”
I stared at her. Was this a #prank? No, I never mentioned him. But…this couldn't be coincidence.
Pounding at the door; Sasha opened it before I could speak, and hugged him(!?) He accepted his phone at the door, his eyes never leaving mine.
I was trapped.
#vss365

clear blue sky
a small pack of evergreens
drop snow on my head

#dailyhaikuprompt

drooping snowdrop
mother untangles the laces
he tied

#haikufeels

Broken shell cracked under the weight of his steps. Blood and feathers and offal stained the walls. Even the ceiling was despoiled. A plate of beetle #brownies lay discordantly intact on the table, as though deliberately ignored.

Hrrakkh shook with fury.
Outside he heard movement…laughter.

#vss365

thawing the turkey
the faucet performs
katydids' song

#dailyhaikuprompt

her perfect mother
after two small drinks
the truth slinks in

#haikufeels

Yes

after the fires
the crow, corn, and scarecrow
gather in black

#dailyhaikuprompt
#north

Wait, is it–it's gone. I think the hum is gone, okay. Okay. Funny: the guy crossing the street, it kind of seemed he was hearing it. That driver, too. No, that's crazy. July 2nd–you're sane if you know the date; those are the #rules, right? But how would I know if I knew or not, if I'm nuts?
#vss365

unexpected chill
the cornfield remains dormant
violet furrows

#dailyhaikuprompt

diving seagull
even ants at the picnic
leave early

#haikufeels

on a cloudy pond
my reflection overlays
a catfish's gaze

#dailyhaikuprompt
#haiku #north

“Well, don't you look sharp.” His aunt smirked, tugging at his lapel and the cummerbund. “Big day for you, I guess.”
“I want to show the man respect. Unlike you.”
“The #sass,” she said, dumbfounded. “You let him talk to his betters like this?”

He felt like a toddler. He hated her for that.

#vss365

waxing crescent moon
restless recruits not ready
for morning

#haikufeels

thin ice thunders
a slumbering catfish stirs
from dreams of spring

#dailyhaikuprompt

the perfect sunset
i zoom in with my camera
but forget the film

#haikufeels
#haiku

falling maple seeds
these spiraling sentiments
only bring me down

#dailyhaikuprompt
#haiku
#north

“Tell me whe–”
“Tst.” Jake needed to think. The target was about 400m from their position. Even if his AR hit every target, that’s a lot of ground to cover after announcing themselves with gunfire. Only a guardian #angel could keep them safe.
“First, we move in.” He couldn't rely on angels.

#vss365

tranquil afternoon
tessellated butterflies
spiraling stamen

#dailyhaikuprompt
#haiku

I prefer the edit. But I am biased toward wordplay.

lionized
the ancient mountain
can't not stand

#haikufeels

fault lines
voices of the underground
quake the earth

Do you see that? I don't think you're allowed to show that much skin. Kids shop here. Of course, somehow, for her it's okay. I really don't see the #charm. What's it for? Does she want everyone talking about her? Is she that desperate for attention? It's sad when you really think about it.
#vss365

I see it