Johnny the homicidal maniac

The Director’s Cut
in her hands M reads snuggled
with her Uglydoll.

J on a binge

Ransacks the kitchen.
Demands she needs chocolate.
Pacified by Dove.

Winter break

We sleep late and do
little. Spend quality time.
Together, enough.

When she’s sick

Teenager curled up
becomes baby J who’s glad
that mommy’s  nearby.

In sleep

Her breath sounds like the
whistle of distant trains bound
for lands beyond dreams.

Super Tuesday: West Coast winner

Cally For Nia
For Hillary. Maria
cried, “Uncle Ted said..!”

Time to start supper

Some people like to
cook. Then there’s me who dreads that
thing called dinner hour.

Why I started again

“Have you been writing
your haiku journal?” he asked.
You read. You know ‘no.’

Joys of fur children

With short hair he looks
like a grey human baby.
He’ll never talk back.

Chenay Bay – Fifth day

Through the rainforest.
Lunch at Rhythms Rainbow Beach,
then Carambola.