Four Haiku by Helena Settimana

cherry blossom spring
kisses under budding trees
youth aches for summer
fragrant sunstruck tans
scent of the lake shore rising
rowan tree in bloom
my thoughts fly southward
earth and wood scent of your cock
rustling russet ground
skirts fly like bright birds
drops like sleet on the window
young man is watching

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Three Haiku #5 by Sofia Mauja

sliding in warm pool
swimming; finding source of heat
fevered interludes
his shadows across
the bed; luminous black knight
silhouette dancer
arms and limbs entwined
whispered nothings rained on ears
two liars lying

“Four Haiku” © 2001 Helena Settimana
“Three Haiku #5” © 2001 Sofia Mauja