early bus—
catching my reflection
in the police van window

 

 

previously published in 3Lights, September 2009

5 Responses

  1. @andreochka Says:

    I was wondering if it needs something to set the scene, but it's perfect as it is. Nicely done!

  2. Ellen Grace Olinger Says:

    A classic experience–catching our reflections at unexpected times!

    seeing my reflection
    in store windows
    feeling younger today
    than I look
    days grow longer

    Happy New Year

  3. Marie Shimane Says:

    the heron
    motionless
    his reflection ripples in time

  4. Alan Summers Says:

    early bus—
    catching my reflection
    in the police van window

    Helen Buckingham

    For some the daily routine is a bus to work, or for some other purpose, while for others it's the early visit to criminal courts. Life goes on in all its forms.

    There are other layers to this haiku as well, so I hope readers come back to this excellently crafted haiku.

    Alan

  5. Helen Buckingham Says:

    Thank you so much for your comments, everybody.

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