MAL M m Tanka #7 The war was bloody, Men died along with their faith; Nobody was left whole. Mal was left with nothing else But to find Serenity. T t Tanka #8 Her laughter echoes Through out his body and soul. Everybody knows What he tries to bury deep: Inara has claimed his heart. T t Haiku #16 Bullets and knives don’t Scare Mal. However, brown eyes Spin his life about. H h Haiku #17 A bullet did not Bother him as much as her Leaving the ship did. H h Haiku #18 His aim has never Failed, his courage undaunted; So why run from her? H h Haiku #19 The Black is his life, There is peace and solitude; Except from his ghosts. H h Haiku #20 He smiles in his bunk, His crew is his family; One even more so. H h Haiku #21 “Do what’s right.” Ma said. “Especially when it’s hard, Do your Mama proud.” H h Haiku #22 The next job has come With it’s usual outcome; Nothing comes easy. H h Haiku #23 Mal dreams of a time When his freedom is not sought; Holding quicksilver. H h Haiku #24 The Captain’s motto Is: We work before we play. Words to exist by.