Poem: Eat and Sleep

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The cat is like me,
doubtful of the weather
and the encroaching cold.
The open window is no invitation;
unlike me, for him there is
no tomorrow,
merely present hurdles to be passed,
one by one.
To eat, sleep and survive:
If only it was that simple

copyright Francis Barker 2019

Haiku: Over Easy

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Life’s never easy
It’s hard work doing nothing
One against the flow

copyright Francis Barker 2019

Haiku: Who Do You Trust?

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I can’t vote for you
Your door to edifices
where all parties lie

copyright Francis Barker 2019

Haiku: Childhood

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The days were longer
The summers always warmer
Memories sweeter

copyright Francis Barker 2019

Haiku: Precipice

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No one wants the truth
Make believe is far better
Fools stand on the edge

copyright Francis Barker 2019