Haiku (Untitled) by Charles Brand


Finely mincing oaths–
recipes for disaster
on the chopping block


Charles Brand is a teacher and counselor in the Florida Department of Corrections who enjoys using any spare time and inspiration in the service of writing. Holding a master’s degree in western history, Charles is motivated to blend formal and informal skills in creative writing and persuasion to attract readers who want more out of the printed word, regardless of circumstance.