Five Haikus for the Brothers By David Leach
A dysfunctional little family – more so than Abraham’s
Found embedded in discord, yet confessing love
Straining, awkwardly distant, we hear their banter
Continuous drama, mistakes and missteps
Seeking forgiveness, pleading for truth and honor
Eyes flashing, anger almost overcome
Young adults, between fathers and sons
Prodigal words may lead to action
Each try to grow to be children again
A mystery dissected through a trial of opinions
Forensics provoke a link to the Motherland
In time, guilt swallows the innocent
Grasp the thrown onion as life moves along
Proustian memory holds tragedy and love
Among comrades together next door to the church