Selected Haiku
by

Arlethia Mayes

Global Haiku Tradition
Millikin University, Fall 2000

Arlethia Mayes

 

rain drops fall
crash against the window
I watch you sleep

between her legs I sit.
corn rolls and thick black braids
quality time with Mom.

head tipped back.
     Worries float away
           on sweet tunes.

  

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