Murphy's Haiku #57

Dinner with old friends,
Many photographs taken
-necktie real crooked.

Copyright 2009

2112 A.D.

Father tells his child,
Man did not always glow bright
-nuclear power.

Copyright 2009

NaPoWriMo Poem #24

Shooting The Turtle
By Edward S. Gault

I saw this turtle on the road.
It reminded me
Of so many of the turtles in my youth
That I picked up and took home.
I thought I might get a picture.
So, since the turtle wasn’t going anywhere
(not very fast anyway),
I attached my telephoto lens,
Then got into position
Only to be interrupted
I’m sorry sir; I can’t let you take a picture.
The officer said.
Then he cited the Patriot Act.

Copyright@2009

Murphy's Haiku #56

Unmet bills piled high,
I paced room, what more than this!?
-landlord sends letter.

Copyright 2009

Things That Go Ring At Night

Asleep at midnight,
Phone rings, some emergency?
-telemarketer.

Copyright 2009

Murphy's Haiku #53

After twenty miles,
I took a break, looked around,
-back at starting point.

Copyright 2009

Out There

Checkered flag came down,
The crowd went wild shouting
-day at snail races.

Copyright 2008

One Single Impression: Distractions

Post Thanksgiving Blessing

I cooked my turkey,
Stuffing and cranberry sauce
-lord, let me survive!

Copyright 2008

Things Seen In The Park #1

The Duck Procession
By Edward S. Gault

Each of the ducks
Had a little black veil
On it’s head as they filed
By in a line.
They would not take the bread
Offered by children.
They would not listen
To the lady at the at the juice kiosk
Making her quacky noises
They wanted us all to see
That one of theirs
Had fallen prey
To hunters on their weekend fling
And was now simpering in its’ own juices
Later to be served at the table
With cranberry sauce

Copyright 2008

Now, Just Relax...

His fist went sailing
Right through the computer screen
-way too much coffee.

Copyright 2008

NaPoWriMo Poem #10

Pupil Asks Master,
"How can we attain True Peace?"
-grind beans, pour water!

Copyright 2008

NaPoWriMo #7

My horoscope said:
"Look out, or you'll miss the boat!"
-part of being me.

Copyright 2008

Ever Have One Of Those Nights?

Tirades
by Edward S. Gault

Every night was a trial
When the people upstairs got
Ticked off at each other-
Or their in-laws
Or their exes'
Or their exes' lawyers
Or the landlord
(I was actually tempted to go up
And join in on that one).
It scarcely mattered what the issue was-
The who or the what.
When they went into one of their tirades
Their hollering alone shook the foundations of the building-
Loosening the bricks
(even the ones just recently put in
with fresh cement),
Peeling the wallpaper,
And shattering the windows.
Then there were the things they threw-
I don't believe it was limited
To just the dishes.
There were thuds on the floor
That I was sure were going to bring down the ceiling.
Oh, and on those hot Summer nights (I mean really hot, wicked humid).......
I always thought
They might consider
recording these sessions
In a studio
On a C.D.
That way they wouldn't need to
Have the actual fight
Just enjoy it on C.D.
(With head phones).

Copyright 2007