Holy Smoke! More Haiku

One Single Impression: Smoke

Pipesmoke filled garret,
Patriots sign Suffolk Resolves
-a revolution born.

He stood on the street,
Simply watching his home burn
-thinking of treasures.

Sitting in silence,
In temple sanctuary
-recall auschwitz smoke.

Young boys in bathroom,
Pass cigarette around twice
-principal comes in.

Meal would win him bride,
Funny smell from the kitchen!
-oh no! toast instead.

Copyright 2009

Be it Resolved To Write Poetry

Being Dyslexic
He was teased by other kids,
Always called "retard."
Burning inside, he showed them!
-worked hard, achieved Honor Roll.

Walking through Auschwitz,
G.I.s said Never again!
-yet, many times since.

They marched with banners,
Yelling their protest slogan of peace
-"Hell No!-we won't go."

Puritan Forefathers
Vowed to build City on Hill
-hanged those thought witches.

He so loved the world,
To save it, endured the cross
-men gambled below.

Escaping famine,
They passed through Ellis Island
-to build better life.

Jack had foolproof plan,
To be a very rich man!
-sell Tofu coffee.

My wife told me once,
Eat only three plates per meal!
-New Year's resolution.


Copyright 2008

For One Single Impression :Resolve