IN BETWEEN: A FEW HAIKU (Concerning haikus, there is a difference opinion between the Editor-in-Chief and the Associate Editor for Israel. The AEFI likes them; the EIC thinks that perhaps the form works better in Japanese. But a few came in, too late for the magazine, and spring is after all the season for haiku (cherry blossom viewing and all that), which is maybe why the form seems to be catching. Even the EIC found a couple of haiku-like things under her hat, and of course the AEFI came up with a few. So here's a bunch of haiku. If anyone else cares to give a chirp, additions will be considered.--EIC) BRENDA J. APPELBAUM-GOLANI: Under tall trees Sunlight between leaves A raccoon licks his black nose and begs for more food Wabash St. Above subway roars A blind man plays silver strings to a concrete world Hiroshima “B” The August sun burns Strange shadows on the scorched earth Your bones, love, and mine HAYIM ABRAMSON: Memories The bit of wine drunk fast fast went up to my head and I remembered. God Hears Little telephone know as you talk to the world, remember, God hears. Not Alone I sit in the room alone but for God somewhere, thus will come the end. A Green Apple If a green apple means so much to the hungry do not be surprised Love Song Fest As birds chirp away I tell my wife I love you with a love song fest. EIC: Just for a ray of sunlight on stone stairs Gratitude came upon me unawares. First bite of shesseq: shehechiyanu to days of golden nectar. MINDY ABER BARAD: Three Haikus: Jerusalem Arches and alleys Stone walls' ancient pink beauty Palace of the King But it’s just a wall The cynics and critics say Yet, what do they know? With ears that don’t hear And eyes that will never see They are as dreamers. One All we need is One When we all come together Welcome Mashiach.