Are You Ready For A Series of Spooky Haikus?

Mammals who can fly

echolocating their friends

for an insect feast.

She approached the door,

not knowing about her fate…

would be sealed tonight.

Behind the doors, were

a large basket of apples,

a fruit knife, a lamp.

The smell of candy —

cotton candy — wafted through,

the strangest combo.

Then, suddenly: “crack!”

a blur of orange fur ran

quickly by her side…

…with momentum to

leap head first into a pile

of crisp autumn leaves.

She followed, fell through,

like a movie, arms flailing,

her own rabbit hole.

With a thud, she stopped,

landing softened by sweaters,

confused, dazed and lost.

Poems first published here.

Darkness envelopes

a pitch-black hug of silence,

lit only by stars.

First published here.

Mystery candy

shaped like my least fave veggie

loaded with sugar.

First published here.

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Poems by Lucy Dan, check out her latest book here!