Long Haul

by Elaine Riddell, Susan Grant, and Michael Dylan Welch

First published in Raining Rengay #5, April 2025. Originally written 7 October 2022 at the Haiku Down Under conference rengay workshop I facilitated.

taxi comes early

too many bags

for the boot Elaine

the security guard

waves me aside Susan

no seats left

in the waiting area

silent talk show Michael

in-flight meal

overcooked Susan

eyes closed

a rough landing

in thick fog Elaine

after customs

a long hug Michael