Friday, February 29, 2008

Hard Day At Work?

Whip The Worker Boss yells at workers
"Increase Productivity!"
-no increase in wage.

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Thursday, February 28, 2008

Snows Scenes #3

Snow Flake 3 Shoots protrude from snow
Telling us they are still there
-and want to be seen.

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Under Pressure?

Clock For two nights running
I stayed up to meet deadlines
-returns decrease.

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Tuesday, February 26, 2008

What Was Your Favorite Toy?

Teddy Bear A lost Teddy Bear
Lays on a busy sidewalk
-waiting for someone.

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Monday, February 25, 2008

Looking For That Lucky Shot

Film Searching negatives,
Masterpieces filed away
-forgotten shots.

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Sunday, February 24, 2008

Break A Leg!

Theater Actors come on stage,
Bringing us another world
-we can forget ours.

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Saturday, February 23, 2008

Baseball Season Coming Up!

Baseball Like Mickey Mantle,
I played catch with my father,
-using old catcher mitts.


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Friday, February 22, 2008

O For the Summer!

Bundled Freezing wind whips face
Even though the sun is out,
-no tanning today.

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Thursday, February 21, 2008

A Vacation Already!


Children wander town,
Exploring mischief and fun
-school vacation week.


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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Where Is The Oldest Part Of Your Town?

SkylineStanding in North Square,
Centuries flow together
-to the left and right.

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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Hold On The Exterminator! It's the Year Of The Rat.

Chinese New Year From the booth window
I saw it chewing on scraps
-then look up at me.

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Monday, February 18, 2008

A Child's Bedtime Haiku

Moon We read many books,
Of adventure and romance
-now time for the dreams.

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Sunday, February 17, 2008

No Going Back.

I looked at the Past,
And saw a distant country
-laying in ruins.

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Saturday, February 16, 2008

Here's Your Brain. Here's Your Brain On Apathy. Think About It.

Get involved with a campaign! Vote! Make your voice heard!
While you still can.


eye Follow the Leader!
We'll know if you're not with us,
-keep quiet, don't look.

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Friday, February 15, 2008

Blessed Are Fridays, For They Come But Once A Week!

Tropical Island Looking out windows,
Going to distant places
-what are %#*@ jobs for?

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Thursday, February 14, 2008

Happy Valentines Day To All! (and especially to a certain mother and daughter)

3D Cupid I was in the booth
When you first kissed me and smiled
-cupid's arrow struck!!

Be Mine Teddy 1 We made paper hats,
Papa colored a red heart
-To his valentine .

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Next Time Your Out On The Town...

Coffee Flashing neon light
Promises hot black coffee
-urban oasis.

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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Every Moment Counts!

Hourglass Why spend so much time
On what could have been, but is not
-so much to see.

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Monday, February 11, 2008

Unusual Weather Lately?

Sun 3 First sun, then comes rain,
Again sun, then a snowstorm
-weather carousel.

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Sunday, February 10, 2008

When A Teacher Is Also A Friend.

Apple You were my mentor,
I wish I could hear you now
-so hard across the years.

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Saturday, February 9, 2008

It's The Weekend, Time To Boot Up!

Brain Our minds draw blank when
memory flees into cracks
-passing through brain's sieve.

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Friday, February 8, 2008

The Trashmaster

Walking Garbage Can On trash day each week,
I collect all the treasures
-I'm king of the mound.

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Thursday, February 7, 2008

A Black History Month Haiku

Stars Toby followed stars,
Walking through fields and back roads
-to the promised land.

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Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Lent Begins

Fish 1 Ash on our faces,
We repent our sins for weeks
-craving chocolate.

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Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Ready For Lent...But Not Just Yet.

Mardi Gras 2 Mardi Gras Parties:
Parades, drinking, and sick days
-Ushering in Lent.

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Monday, February 4, 2008

A Superbowl XLII Haiku

Patriots Superbowl Sunday-
We throw parties and drink beer,
As dog pees by door.

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