5 Haikus by Lily Blankenhorn

Hot Weather

Manhattan heat wave

Summer slinks through our streets

Let’s buy popsicles!

Bloodsucker

Supple skin exposed

Hovers over ripe victim

The mosquito bites

Pre-Game Nerves

Heart palpitations

Am I able to perform?

Whistle blows, game on

for my Auntie Laura, who is expecting her baby

Motherhood

Life in her belly

Growing anticipation

Good luck, new mother

Womb

Nutrient life line

Delivers muffled love songs

Blossom, sweet baby