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A Collection of Renhai by members of The Renhai Studio

My Ways

A Renhai by Zhanna P. Rader (Solo)

Tight pouch with wee ones,
I tail-hold to a tree branch —
late-winter wind.

This night, so hungry...
a backyard garbage can.

Suddenly, a man -
I faint looking dead,
smelling bad.

Archive Id: 134
Zhanna P. Rader: USA
Written:: March 31, 2009

Theme: A Possum's Perspective
Season: Winter (Early)
Kigo: Late-winter wind
Verse Form: Free
Process: Forward

Links 1/2: Woods (nature surrounding) / City dwelling.
Links 2/3: People's garbage / Man.
Links 3/1: Steady / Fainted.

Notes: This is from the perspective of a possum and was written for young readers.