Haiku #31: Shutdown

Shutdown Washington
Ignore problems you create
Babies Evermore

Haiku #28: Near-Sleep Walking

My bladder is full
Eyes barely open as I
Stumble through the house

Today—A year passed
Since the month I had with you
Moments still vivid

Two battle within
Who will win? It’s up to you
Don’t sit back again

Someone longs for you
You may never know just who
Sleep well—You are loved

I don’t care what you
Smoke. Inject. Huff. Snort. Just know
where the money goes.

Twinkle in her eye
Sitting in class—she’s focused
Now she understands

Downloading again
How can this be illegal
When it’s so easy?

Beautiful Women
Faking it for the day’s ads
Misleading our youth

The café’s empty
Sitting alone with coffee
Today I’m waiting