Sprouts
You don’t know how hard it is to tell someone something that might break their heart.
Yet we realized that things were going wrong.
So once I went through this strange phase of anger and pain and confusion, I threw my drink in his face and I walked out.
The sky seemed to approach me slowly and in the silence, his holler cut through like a knife.
doves . . .
a sip of light
in the hair
about the artist

Barbara Anna Gaiardoni is among the winners of the 7th Basho – an international English Haiku Competition. During her activities has obtained national and international prizes and distinguished awards. Her Japanese-style poetry has been published in 250 international magazines and translated into 12 languages. Drawing, swimming in the sea and walking in nature are her passions. ‘I can, I must, I want’ is her motto.
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Image created using the theatrical release poster for the 1929 film Applause.

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