" Early-Onset Haiku "
by Suzán Jiván
I
Early-onset genes
bursts of gunfire snapping
familiar three rounds
II
Unfamiliar sounds
allies turning enemies
inside the wire
III
Larger spending cuts
in a bruised election year
bunkered guard towers
IV
Homeowners foreclosed
filings reaching the ceiling
rounds being fired
V
Memories fading
remaining complications
fearing mutations
VI
Children frolicking
diseases involving trees
latest in a string
VII
Combatively strapped
blatant animosities
officials believe
VIII
Joint-training models
lightning and apologies
tossed about bodies...
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