Bedtime
As long as he does
not fall asleep before me,
I won’t be afraid.
Lights
I don’t turn off lights
in my house at night. Horrors
live in the darkness.
Scaredy-Cat
I do not delight
in what I fear; I run from
every last monster.
These are excerpts from Life: a definition of terms, a book of haiku poetry. For more of Rachel’s poems, visit her Reader Library page, where you can get a couple of volumes for free.
Comfy Pants
Finding a good book
is like putting on comfy
pants. Everything fits.
Critics
He says, who would read
the thousands of words you write?
Well. The clever ones.
Observer
I am a writer,
which means I watch, constantly,
what you say and do.
These are excerpts from Life: A Definition of Terms, a book of haiku poetry. For more of Rachel’s poems, visit her Reader Library page, where you can get a couple of volumes for free.
In honor of my 14th anniversary with my husband, I’m sharing some haikus I’ve written about him.
Because, after 14 years, he’s still the one I’d choose. (I love you, Ben.)
Husband, Exhibit A
He loves listening
to Christmas music year round.
Our house is merry.
Husband, Exhibit B
He listens, comforts,
believes, helps, loves, gives. He is
my favorite friend.
Husband, Exhibit C
One look in his eyes
one touch of his hand and I
am pulled back to life.
Husband, a Love Letter to My
A long hug from you
is all I need for the world
to feel right again.
Husband, a Spicy Letter to My
Who is this stealing
into my mind, looking fine?
I see it is you.
These are excerpts from Life: A Definition of Terms, a book of haiku poetry. For more of Rachel’s poems, visit her Reader Library page, where you can get a couple of volumes for free.
Dance Off
Sometimes all it takes
to make the world bright again
is a good dance off.
Magical
My favorite time with
children is the magical
hour of stories.
Strong-Willed
He doesn’t ever
ever quit, which is great unless
you’re his parent.
These are excerpts from Life: A Definition of Terms, a book of haiku poetry. For more of Rachel’s poems, visit her Reader Library page, where you can get a couple of volumes for free.
He was not like the others.
When he looked at me,
I felt as though he could
peel away my skin and
see all the way inside.
I felt as though it
interested him to know
what was hidden
behind my walls.
I felt seen.
Heard.
Known.
Equality
I will tell you what
I know of equality:
We are not there yet.
Fairy Tale
I am both beauty
and beast, each contained within
an imperfect heart.
Family Tradition
Singing around our
dinner table because we’re
all pretty much weird.
These are excerpts from Life: A Definition of Terms, a book of haiku poetry. For more of Rachel’s poems, visit her Reader Library page, where you can get a couple of volumes for free.
