We just love how these haikus by Lisa Molinelli tell a story. Wondering what the numbers for their titles mean? She wrote them as part of the 30 poems in 30 days challenge for April’s National Poetry Month.
No. 8
Alone with my thoughts,
I have my epiphanies
walking to the train.
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No. 16
Chill in the air means
I have to wear my red gloves.
Explain yourself, Spring.
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No. 2
Man on the platform
wearing a nice suit and tie
dancing to hip hop
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No. 26
I am watching you
silently recording you
for poetic use
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No. 12
This time it is me
riding on the Green Line train
bopping to hip hop.