the swoop of birds above gallery skies: sounds of sculpture
at every spread, the devil appears
bursting into the churchyard fairy ring
pink koshu grapes where the bodies are interred
first frost leaves impersonate snow
cast iron rust on the fleur-de-lis
book club, a frog out of sorts
other nesses other lochs
fell running the dog’s wet nose
in a field, shepherds
a taste of angel cake city noise
animal, mineral, or vegetable
Jerome Berglund & Melissa Dennison
sell them the rope
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About Jerome Berglund
Jerome Berglund, recently nominated for the Touchstone Awards and the Pushcart Prize, has worked as everything from dishwasher to paralegal, night watchman to assembler of heart valves. Many of his haiku, haiga, and haibun have been exhibited or are forthcoming online and in print, most recently in bottle rockets, Frogpond, and Modern Haiku. A mixed media chapbook showcasing his fine art photography is available now from Fevers of the Mind.
About Melissa Dennison
Melissa Dennison is a United Kingdom-based writer of haiku, senryu, and flash fiction known for her nature-inspired, humorous, and socially conscious short-form poetry. Her work often highlights everyday life, the climate emergency, and the natural world, frequently appearing in publications like Dadakuku and Haikuniverse.