Flashback to the third week of the year with me as I continue sharing my daily haikus on a very, uh, extended schedule. Another seven poems, in praise of street noodles, slow growth, hot coffee on cold days, ritual bath time, and gorgeous sunsets:
January 15
I’m happiest when
I have a plate of noodles
and chopsticks in hand
January 16
Maybe I needed
just a quick half-decade to
sort all my shit out
January 17
It’s been a long time
since you’ve shown a real interest
Are you proud of me?
January 18
Spiced almonds, seltzer
Scents of vanilla and mint
Reading in the bath
January 19
Fading flare of light
A pink benediction, then
Clouds like fresh bruises
January 20
Everyone is sick
Coughs, sneezes, and canceled plans
Can we please just live
January 21
Basking in the sun,
Warmed against brisk winter air
I sip coffee, smile
EDBP! 