" Labored Flirtation Haiku Series "
by Suzán Jiván
Mom & Mom-
Mom Suzán
A giant spreadsheet
for normal deliveries
refused all extras
no epidural
sensory experienced
spreading happiness
can and cannot thrust
ancient wisdom, pop culture
minus permission
sciences behind
forming, then breaking habits
intuitionless
primatology
prim-and-proper illogic
hospital charges
feeling overcharged
under a little-known law
flu outbreaks, earthquakes
persistent secrets
birth-inducing pitocin
one-third introvert
conceptual art
sawing, buffing and grinding
precise heat treatments
Minimalistic
edits but no overdubs
long songwriting slumps
withdrawn from running
if no steward comes forward
unwed and pregnant
final three minutes
hearing friction, bow and strings
beating frequencies
nine solo cellos
impressive pianism
slow decaying notes
still brooding bluntly
lacking sensitivity
ex's successes
overpowering
unworkably worsening
real noisy love songs
subtleties of touch
sizzle and rhythmic muscle
unsustainable
binding catalysts
discontinued doormat days
labored flirtation...
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