Haiku by Joan McNerney

What does this cat think

strumming his tail with such ease

to fugues of Bach?

The morning mist roams
back and forth like a
voiceless wanderer.

Shy autumnal bird
did you brush against the moon
to get that pale down?

Try to catch the wind.
Count the ripples in the sea.
Become a child again.
　

　

 

Joan McNerney’s poetry has been included in numerous literary magazines such as Seven Circle Press, Dinner with the Muse, Camel Saloon Books on Blog, Blueline, Vine Leaves, Spectrum, and three Bright Spring Press Anthologies. She has been nominated three times for Best of the Net. Four of her books have been published by fine literary presses. She has recited her work at the National Arts Club, New York City, State University of New York, Oneonta, McNay Art Institute, San Antonio and other distinguished venues. A recent reading was sponsored by the American Academy of Poetry. Her latest title is Having Lunch with the Sky, A.P.D. Press, Albany, New York.