Bryan Rickert

Great Escapes

Every day after school I run away from home. Sure to never return and never be forced to endure bullies, mean teachers, and big sisters again. Only packing a bag full of essentials; candy bar, soda, and pocket knife, I head out the back door.  Right into the big woods. 

the shift
of leaf shadows
across the path
I slay all my dragons
with an oak branch sword

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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.