*
dry gully
not the friend
I thought you were
*
the boss says
it’s optional
yellow-bellied blacksnake
*
crumpled sleeping bag
the rippled reflection
of a freeway pylon
*
Lovers’ Bay
a single set
of seagull prints
*
trampled daffodil
the long shadow
of an elm
Louise Hopewell is an Australian poet, playwright and songwriter. Her haiku have been widely published, including in Under the Basho, Modern Haiku, and Red Moon Anthology.When not writing, Louise can be found riding her bicycle or playing ukelele. Website: https://louisehopewellwriter.wordpress.com/