Two Poems, by Dan Lukiv

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 26 (June 2000).

Ink-and-wash drawing of a man's face with wild flowing hair and a small golden fish on his forehead, three horses below
Illustration: “I Dream” by Patrick Stacy

I DREAMED

I dreamed
That my brain
Had been replaced
By a cavity of water
In which a goldfish
Swam about.

I haven’t felt quite right
Since that dream.

I HAIKU

This cold summer night:
Horses exhale mist, and snort,
Like wingless dragons.

Poetry copyright © 2000 by Dan Lukiv

Artwork “I Dream” copyright © 2000 by Patrick Stacey


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