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Poetics Presents

Dina M. Stengel

Dina M. Stengel is a housewife, poet and artist living in Chicago. She has been writing poetry and short fiction for the last twenty-five years. She frequently performs her work on open mics throughout Chicago. This series of four haikus was inspired by a summer afternoon spent in a park near my home.

Writers' Village members look forward to reading more of Dina's work.

IN THE PARK MAGNOLIA Gently curled petals, You are a contradiction, Bold white on soft green. TREE Leaning to the earth, Branches bend seeking support. I envy your strength. SKY I try to capture You and force you into rhyme, But you are wild. CRICKET Sharing his music. Inhale air, release song. Teaching me to breathe. Copyright © 2002 by Dina M. Stengel