Senryu Series 10

1.

home from war
her husband's fuse
shorter


2.

pledge of allegiance
the foreign kid
stands first


3.

immigrant neighbors
we send over
a fruitcake


4.

custody battle...
a new pair of shoes
from Dad


5.

sushi party
the house cat friendly
with everyone


6.

moonlight
climbing the trellis
secret lover


7.

opening act
the stripper removes
her wedding ring


8.

immigration debate
my father's accent
returns


8(b)

moving day
the neighbor waves
from my lawnmower


9.

before work
the secretary's
real voice


10.

meditation class
my sister hums
a rock song


11.

1st base
she adds my name
on Facebook


12.

haiku reading
between the lines
someone's cough


13.

class reunion
the cheerleader rallies
her kids


14.

payday...
the bills arrive
a week early


15.

empty park
I take my turn
on the swing set


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