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illness

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January 5, 2017 by Monk Mattō

Another night with a cold

My hot toddy, is also cold.

Posted in: Haiku Tagged: corporeal, illness, irony, sick, temperature

1065

August 1, 2016 by Monk Mattō

My friend laughs

Wearing a frozen cap

In the cancer ward.

Posted in: Haiku Tagged: cancer, illness, joy, light-hearted, medicine, optimism, temperature

996

February 16, 2016 by Monk Mattō

Whirlwind trip south
Roots pushed deeper
But now–a fever.

Posted in: Haiku Tagged: connection, corporeal, family, ill, illness, travel

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December 10, 2013 by Monk Mattō

My first crush was popular,
I wrote her initials on my hand,
An anorexic reminder.

My first date was lame,
She thought I wanted sex-
We remained friends.

My first kiss:
Surprisingly sloppy,
Under the Rabbit pounding away.

My first wife and I grew apart,
Strong of will she left,
I think of her often.

My first naked-friend was patient-
She’s still naked,
We’re still friends!

My first fling sucked me dry,
Dancing along the urban lines,
I nearly lost myself in the field.

My first one-night stand was drunk-
Two naked bodies smoking cloves,
Wisps floating above the balcony.

My first f**k-buddy was innocent,
I’m so glad she moved on.

My first girl-friend grew scared-
We played house for a while,
It was fun playing for a time.

My first false-friend was selfish,
I was foolish for a moment,
Wise enough after to realize.

My first play-partner submitted-
I’m so glad she pushed me.

My first beta is a Wildcat,
Her purr is fierce and sweet!
We’re building our pack.

My first list of firsts-
Fond and painful memories,
One million more to come!

Posted in: Haiku, Haiku Set Tagged: friendship, illness, love, memories, pain, women

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January 4, 2011 by Monk Mattō

I am sick—
Mind, body, and soul
All ache.

Posted in: Haiku Tagged: illness, pain
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