the click of a lock

the click of a lock

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the click of a lock
i wait and listen closely
their sounds and scents fade
anticipation — i'll check:
have they really gone?
                   ...
the click of a lock again
ears perked up, i wait
nails tip-tap the floor — i run
sounds, scents overwhelm
a scuffle in the hallway:
it's true, they always come back.
 

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hi!

with this haiku which became two tankas which became a naga-uta, i wanted to explore the line between cute and creepy, and the similarities between different kinds of anticipation. are you waiting for a monster to return? or is there a little monster waiting for you at home?

see you next time xx