Hazel Moves to Miami Haiku - by Laura Stamps

 

Hazel Moves to Miami Haiku 

 

Wind-proofed my hair with  

a perm. Hazel approves. So  

breezy here. Who knew? 

 

Walking Hazel. New  

neighbourhood. New dogs. She growls.  

Shows them who’s the “boss.” 

 

Looks like there’s a pet  

store on my street. What fun! Hey,  

I’m easy to please. 

 

We go there. Hazel  

finds the toys. She wants them. All  

of them. That’s my girl. 

 

Took Hazel to the  

beach. She sees the ocean. Barks  

at it. Runs away. 

 

Hazel jumps in my  

beach bag. Thinks she’s hiding. It’s  

a Chihuahua thing. 

 

Love Miami! New  

apartment, new job, warm temps.  

Should have moved sooner.

Laura Stamps is a poet and novelist and the author of over 60 books. Most recently: THE GOOD DOG (Prolific Pulse Press, 2023), ADDICTED TO DOG MAGAZINES (Impspired, 2023), and MY FRIEND TELLS ME SHE WANTS A DOG (Kittyfeather Press, 2023). She is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize nomination and 7 Pushcart Prize nominations.

www.laurastampsfiction.blogspot.com