USA presents Haiku –

"Sleep grants me no peace" (first line), Haiku by John Chalk

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September 15th, 2026

USA presents Haiku

Haiku by John Chalk





Sleep grants me no peace
My dreams still travel to you
This cold bed wakes me.




About the Poet
John Chalk resides in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States.
Read the poet's biography and Haiku Imperium publications on John Chalk's Artist Page.

Haiku Imperium Collection
This haiku is also featured in Haiku Imperium Collection #3, published in the Haiku Imperium Library.

Previously published in Haiku Magazine:
"and rest the batter" (first line)
by Jerome Berglund

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