Zombies: Twelve Haiku

Zombies of the North Pole and Other Unfortunate Tales

TWELVE HAIKU

I.
wake in sweaty pain
cramp like a son-of-a-bitch
goddamn olive loaf

II.
swallowed gum remains
in your stomach seven years
what flavor is it?

III.
our love has gone sour
time alone cannot heal wounds
blessed wood-chipper

IV.
tears come to my eyes
as I hold you in my arms
clean the litterbox

V.
parabolic arc
ripples spread in golden rings
try to hit the bowl

VI.
emergency stop
clatter of an empty roll
buy new underwear

VII.
girlfriend cooks dinner
trying a new recipe
midnight hover-sheet

VIII.
always held within
eternal passion of flesh
what's her name again?

IX.
popcorn shell in gums
no toothpick available
a sturdy nose-hair

X.
a titanic meal
Chronos eating his children
the fullness of time

XI.
if you squint your eyes
maggots look a lot like rice
government contract

XII.
you reach to heaven
outstretched arms to the cosmos
give me your wallet

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