Holly Dilatush Poet Haiku

On Days When Emotions Erupt

calamine lotion
phisohex soaks, itchy ooze 
poison ivy hell

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Johnson's Paste Wax (floors)
wooden spoon on knuckles:  smack!
wash dishes. repeat.

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round dent in hall wall
from my head...   demonstrative 
daily reminder

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recurring nightmares
chased, wolf snapping at my back
there is no escape

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bare skin, willow whips
forced to eat raw onions 
run away?  tried.  failed.

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when company came
She laughed and called me her maid. 
never good enough

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fingernails pinch ear
dragged down hall:  Make your bed right!
childhood memories

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