summer sweat and sting

bed blazes in heat 
bloodsuckers taste my red dews ~
life feeds upon life?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
September 28, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Very cleverly expressed
George Avatar
September 22, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Besides sweltering heat, there are mosquitoes too to disturb our sleep. It is true that life feeds upon life in every sense. Great haiku.
Borg Avatar
September 9, 2026 at 12:01 PM
'life feeds upon life' Yes, I'm sure something microscopic feeds upon them too. Well depicted.
Smith  Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 10:54 PM
A vivid, visceral summer senryu that makes the heat and mosquito attack almost tangible. “My red dews” is a striking image, and the final question opens the small domestic irritation into a compelling reflection on nature’s relentless cycle.
Alex Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
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