RIVER R r Tanka #5 River sees planets Circling but never touching. Near than far, repeat. Madness has many faces, Like her brother and best friend. T t Tanka #21 No one sees me right; Crazy girl, crazy girl, fly Away home. The doc’s In the infirmary and Kaylee is ready for more. T t Tanka #22 Must hide! Be quiet! It’s still out there on his head! Ready to attack! His head will soon cave in from The weight of the white monster! T t Haiku #54 The color red is Such a pretty color; he Looks better in red. H h Haiku #55 Don’t touch the floor, Kick, Spin, Turn, Jump, Leap, stretch; repeat. The smile has escaped! H h Tanka # 23 Simon kissed Kaylee. Maybe now he will not dream Of sexin’ my friend And start to live for his love; Allowing my mind to rest. T t Tanka #24 Inara fights with Mal; it is their version of Courtship. No quarter Given, none asked. Please you two Quit dancing and start loving. T t Tanka #25 I love to dance – I Am free from gravity and Life – Dance in the Black Between stars and planets – Dance – Dance till there is no pain. T t Tanka #26 Don’t hurt me! Simon! The thoughts aren’t mine, nor the pain. I do not want it; Leave me alone! No needles! Don’t hurt me! It isn’t mine! T t Haiku #56 Labels hide the truth. Be free little ones, be free. Be shiny and free. H h Haiku #57 You are such a boob! Kaylee’s right in front of you. Love – for both of us. H h Haiku #58 I can kill with My brain, she told the big merc; She wasn’t kidding. H h Haiku # 59 Stars, space, nothingness, Peace, calm, no demands, solace: Just me and the boob. H h Haiku #60 Floating with the notes, Listening to the music; Kaylee hears it too. H h Haiku #61 Creatures big and strong Rule superior all over This Land; Only plastic now. H h Haiku #62 Don’t want it. Not now, Not ever! Please Simon, please Take the pain away. H h Tanka #27 It’s just an object, Comprehension is easy. It’s just an object, Understanding is easy; Captain will understand soon.