#two haiku

[salovie]

Do not follow me,

for my path is not your path.

But do not fear, child:

I have seen your route;

it is wild, and you’re ready

for the adventure.

[salovie]

the weight of not one

but of everyone’s worlds

upon your shoulders:

cast it all away,

this moment is your respite—

choose peace for this breath

[salovie]

I will memorize

the steady beat of your heart;

your song, safe with me

&

I will discern it

amidst drumbeats and raindrops:

hymn of life and love

[salovie]

The trees have grown tall

since we last wandered through them,

our treads— forgotten,

our echo— long gone.

Your touch is mere memory;

my hand has gone cold.

[salovie]

When you need to hide your face

from the storm outside,

I’ll cover your eyes.

When midnight arrives

to swallow your hope

I’ll bring tidings of morning.

[salovie]

There is no pride in

the way you straddle the line

and lie to both sides.

-

You play pretend now,

but soon you’ll brake, and then break—

who will you be then?

[disscog]

Two Haiku by Paul Vincent Cannon

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[ooo-orb]

How does one learn to

Rid themselves internally

Of ev’ry organ?

* * *

Theseus, am I?

So remnant of yours, of mine?

Fluid everywhere