Friday, October 15, 2021

slurred words by Lorraine A. Padden

slurred words
rubbing another spot
off a glass


Lorraine A. Padden was a professional dancer for many years. She now publishes haiku and related forms in journals such as Modern Haiku, The Heron's Nest, tinywords, Frogpond, #FemkuMag, and Kingfisher. She was recently featured in Tricycle Magazine after one of her poems won the Best of the Haiku Challenge in 2021.

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