HAIKU Poem: Seven Haikus by Britten McGonigal

i.
Sunrise lights his belt
Wordlessly, the bed is made
Tucks me in tightly

ii.
I open the door–
Spotless and out of order.
I know you were here.

iii.
Get out of my house.
This is not where you belong.
Not in my life. No.

iv.
You roll up my sleeve
So gently, you watch my face
And we’re both smiling

v.
I’m at the market
You’re working and smile at me
My stomach lurches

vi.
A teacher, a friend
Who will not remember me
As time spins its wheels

vii.
You, an eighth my size,
Soft with a wet and dark nose
You are my best friend.