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A Fork in the Road

“There were two paths you could take in my day. You could become a farmer or a mechanic. I liked machines and fixing things. I chose to be a mechanic.” He pauses, pulls another blueberry and drops it in the metal can. “You know they’re ripe when they come off easily.”

college graduation—
a butterfly disappears
without a sound

About the Author

Jacob Salzer

Jacob Salzer enjoys writing haiku, senryu, tanka, and haibun, and is the editor of three haiku anthologies: Yanty’s Butterfly, New Bridges, and Half A Rainbow. He is the co-author of Echoes: A Collection of Linked-Verse Poetry (with Michelle Hyatt) and author of Mare Liberum: Haiku & Tanka. He also edits the website Haiku Poet Interviews.

5 thoughts on “<strong>Jacob Salzer</strong>, A Fork in the Road”

  1. Old friend. Let’s meet and share our writing. Been picking up thoughts of you through the astral sea. I navigated the electronic maze tonight to maybe discover you. Blessings, dear friend. 🫂🙏

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