long-distance relationship
on the telephone
we gaze at the same autumn moon

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The doctor tells me
I'm old
like I had no idea

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they once moved
among the stars
elk antlers in the snow

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clock shop
the owner
asks if I have a minute


* Alexis Rotella is a regular contributor on haikai (haiku, senryu, tanka and haiga) to IS&T