Tanka: Rain Cat

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When it starts to rain
I am reminded of you
soaked on windowsills
You’d love to go out in rain
Now the wet garden’s empty

copyright Francis Barker 2019

Haiku: Such is Life

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I don’t have a plan
Who knows where I am going
The end is certain

copyright Francis Barker 2019

Tanka: A Life

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We have paid tribute
we celebrated your life
You were my neighbour
How we put the world to right
a world that’s emptier now

copyright Francis Barker 2019

Haiku: Enjoy

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The seeds we planted
we never knew what they were
Enjoyment is free

copyright Francis Barker 2019

Tanka: Jet

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Continual noise
The fighter is buzzing me
just circling on high
Is there no war to go to?
I’ll put up with his presence

copyright Francis Barker 2019