Bouquet (Notevember 2022, #6)
A courier knocked and said “these are for you”
And gave me a bushel of flowers
Addressed from that guy who, on date number two
Had talked of “our” life plans for hours
Month: November 2022
Flame (Notevember 2022, #5)
“Don’t go back yet again”
You tell me I don’t remember the half of it
The good seared into my skull
The bad drifted away like ash on the wind
Toxic nostalgia
Scallop (Notevember 2022, #4)
Who dwells in the dark, in the dull-water deep?
Who sneaks in to stab you as soon as you sleep?
Who hunts in the headlands, a hook in his hand?
It’s Man-Scallop, hybrid of ocean and land!
Bat (Notevember 2022, #3)
“Blood of Christ. I would like a dose, please,” said the bat. “I’ve brought the raw materials in trade. I’m not asking for handouts or anything.”
Scurry (Notevember 2022, #2)
We put the “pro” in Procyon
We’ve mastered every trick and con
We’re in by dusk and out by dawn
We operate by stealth
Gargoyle (Notevember 2022, #1)
The sun is slowly sinking
Another day is done
The traffic jams are shrinking
While I’m sitting up here, thinking
Above me, stars are blinking