HAIBUN

SPACE DUMP by John J. Dunphy

    The dumping ground -- that's what we call this planet.   Periodically, the Ruling Elders decide that some plant or animal poses a threat to our ecosystem.   Since destroying living entities is abhorrent to us, it's the Disposal Unit's job to transport the entities to the dumping ground.   

    Did I mention that the dumping ground planet is inhabited by indigenous animals and plants?   Thanks to us, it's also teeming  with alien life forms.  

                                                                    South America

                                                                    scientists discover

                                                                    a new species of monkey

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HAIBUN  BY Guy Belleranti

At Night

I speak to her softly, but my wife still huddles under the covers, shaking. Where has this feeling come from and how long has she had it?

I stare out the window at the full moon, and suddenly I also feel a tremble skitter up my spine. There's nothing out there of course, but... I reach for the bedside lamp, then shake my head and pull my hand away. No, better to leave the light off so she can find sleep.  

don't fear the howling

I will keep you safe tonight

my claws scratch the floor

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