Shawn L. Bird

Original poetry, commentary, and fiction. All copyrights reserved.

poem-popcorn haiku February 25, 2016

Filed under: Poetry — Shawn L. Bird @ 8:40 am
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The popcorn maker

called the scavengers to feast,

now only I eat.

 

 

 

poem- time change November 2, 2015

Filed under: Poetry — Shawn L. Bird @ 6:37 pm
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It’s black outside

the dog does not believe

the clock.

 

poem- gentle October 27, 2015

Filed under: Poetry — Shawn L. Bird @ 8:55 am
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In your gentle embrace

everything that overwhelms

is erased.

 

poem- rumble September 3, 2015

Filed under: Poetry — Shawn L. Bird @ 3:21 pm
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The sun is shining,

but in the distance I hear rumbling.

Trouble is coming.

 

haiku storm August 31, 2015

Filed under: Poetry — Shawn L. Bird @ 11:09 am
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rippling waves

sparkling with emerald, peridot, citrine

storm tossed tree.

 

haiku-gratification July 15, 2015

Filed under: Poetry — Shawn L. Bird @ 10:35 am
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Three times a charm

at least for him, pumping joyfully.

She stairs at the ceiling.

 

haiku- longing July 9, 2015

Filed under: Poetry — Shawn L. Bird @ 12:41 pm
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When I think of you,

Longing rises in me like weeping.

This must be love

 

haiku- melted July 5, 2015

Filed under: Poetry — Shawn L. Bird @ 11:33 am
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Like an ice cream puddle

on pavement, beside an

empty cone, I melt.

 

haiku- floating June 30, 2015

Filed under: Poetry — Shawn L. Bird @ 11:45 am
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This day is floating
Between dreams and reality
Summer’s begun.
 

poem- popping June 15, 2015

Filed under: Poetry — Shawn L. Bird @ 4:45 pm
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I am a kernel

dancing on the hot pavement.

I’m ready to pop!