To My Daughter Getting Better: Revolutionary IMprov Free Verse

Although
you close,
there are still those
who yearn
to learn
from your experience
and wisdom.

Hence,
don’t be dumb.
Write on.
Write on.
Write on.

Eating Without Disorder: Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku

Sitting with my girl,/
eating dinner freely, makes/
me very happy.

Don’t Disappear: Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku

When you are awesome/
in your Awesomeness, people/
just want more of you!

*Written in response to my daughter’s comment about her eating disorder: “It’s not about getting more attention. It’s about wanting to disappear completely.” See her blog at “Milla The Night Baker: Because Eating Disorders Don’t Sleep”

First Snack Irony: Revolutionary IMproVerse Haiku

As my daughter tries/
to eat, Karen Carpenter/
sings “Merry Christmas”.