Bryan Rickert

Boogeyman

Like many Vietnam vets, Dad could become silent when he wanted. Walking across the squeaky floorboards of the old house without making a sound. It was always startling to have him sneak up on you unnoticed and whisper in your ear, “Can’t kill Charlie if he hears you coming.” 

divorce proceedings
after the gavel
a deeper silence

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About the Author

Bryan Rickert lives in Belleville, Illinois. He is the editor at The Living Senryu Anthology. His first book of haiku, Fish Kite, is available through Cyberwit Publishing.