Animus & Intellect Vol 2 | Page 15

HAIKUS by Northrop Puckett

from his book Scenes on the Prairie

black masks with black guns

call out my name from the street --

martyr for freedom.

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black chills swallow the

comfort from lonely creatures;

moist Spring remains mute.

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down since he could crawl --

bags full. wrinkled suit. cuddles

his cat. eviction.

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fifty perspectives,

staring at digital worlds --

coffee habits bind them.

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small men hold black flags

and urge law from old fiction;

freedom births our laws.

Now Taking Submissions for the Spring Issue!

If you are interested in submitting a work of poetry, short fiction, essay, cartoon, or artwork, please send file to [email protected]. We can list your name and portfolio link.

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