"My Goodnight/My Goodbye" Haiku Series

Hey Fam! I was in a Haiku mood so I thought I'd share one of my Haiku series with you. I like to write them as a group. I have another called "A Series of Moments" that I may share soon. I like the Haiku poetry form because it is a compressed image in a small frame yet possess a dynamic voice. I hope my group of Haiku will allow you to see something new. Enjoy! Stay TRU

"My Goodnight/My Goodbye" Haiku Series

© 2010, Tara Aldridge

I. Yawning

I wavered in thought,

As she spoke of a true love.

Once was mine; now gone

II. Nod

His pace matching mine

I use to hear his heartbeat

Two hearts no longer

III. Nearing Rest

Shadows seek me out

As night approaches quickly

Sunrise comes too soon

IV. Sad Eyes, Sleepy Eyes

Slumbering eyes close

And visions of us are clear

As a falling vase

V. REM

I crash landed here

Descending from his hard dreams

From his; stuck in mine

VI. Morning Lights

Happiness waited

I took its hand and walked fast

It led me instead

VII. Brand New Day

Yesterday I wept

Feared moving on; now I will

Open doors beckon"