We all like a tale
A story to lose ourselves
This doesn’t end well
copyright Francis Barker 2020
Haiku: Telling Tales
Tag: poetry
Haiku: Messenger
You won’t believe me
You will fly off the handle
I’m the messenger
copyright Francis Barker 2020
Poem: A Still Life of Gerberas
The gerberas you were given
had all wilted within two days.
The thought that counted
didn’t linger beyond its significance,
save to remind you to move on,
that old things are thrown away
copyright Francis Barker 2020
from an up and coming collection
Haiku: Playing A Game
We’re playing the game
Waiting for you to wake up
Prepare to be shocked
copyright Francis Barker 2020
Tanka: Light of the World
We watch you salute
The rest of us are crying
A light has gone out
The riderless horse breaks free
His saddle is refitted
copyright Francis Barker 2020
