The haiku selected for this collection have been written by Nika and previously published in the following magazines: Bare Bones, Brussells Sprout, Frogpond, Modern Haiku, Point Judith Light, Potpourri, Raw Nervz Haiku, Sparrow, Tidepool, and Woodnotes. I extend my thanks to the editors of these publications for their support and dedication to haiku poetry and poets.
dreams of women
the kind mother disapproves of
. . . morning dew
summer heat
butterscotch sundaes
vanilla breasts
waiting . . .
she shaves her pubic hair
into a butterfly
after lovemaking . . .
the half-eaten bowl
of honey-nut cheerios
night slips
between her breasts
catching in her lap
heavy fog . . .
throughout the night
his saxophone
washday -
checking all the pockets
his wedding ring
after the silence
the long talk -
our tea turns cold
second spouse
same problem -
could it be me?
christmas eve
at the hospice - gay lovers
exchanging smiles
waking from a dream -
in your absence
I hug your pillow
beside the bed
piles of magazines . . .
unfinished love song
lovers arguing
deep into the night
falling snow
sunrise
her porch light
still on
early morning light -
so easy on my eyes
her nakedness
gypsy moon -
the sharpness of whiskers
against her lips
morning rain
the lingering taste
of her kiss
morning mist -
opening to my touch
rose coloured lips
a heavy rain
hammering the roof -
her quiet moan
spring rain -
growing to love
her growing tummy
