The Heavyhearted Haikuist
Five, Seven, and Five. / The Strict Laws of the Haiku. / Like I'm in a Cage.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
LI
Grocery store clerk.
Next time I'll do self check-out.
It's less judgmental.
Friday, February 26, 2010
L
Girl asked me the time.
Showed her on my Vulcan watch.
She's busy all week.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
XLIX
I've had friends before.
They all seem to "move away".
I see them around.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
XLVIII
Found out some bad news.
A co-worker named Dyson.
He was not amused.
Monday, February 22, 2010
XLVII
Hickey still on me.
Guy asked me my girlfriend's name.
Panicked--said Dyson.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
XLVI
U.S. - Canada.
Waited all week for this match.
...TV bill not paid.
Friday, February 19, 2010
XLV
Bully not at work.
Relieved; won't be hurt today.
Guess she has the flu.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
XLIV
Saw guy with hickey.
Am feeling a bit jealous.
Where is my vacuum?
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
XLIII
My sandwich tastes bland.
Crusty bread and much too dry.
I should stop dreaming.
XLII
Mom gave me advice.
If you set a goal, aim high.
You'll fail anyway.
Monday, February 15, 2010
XLI
Watching Olympics.
Seth Wescott wins gold again.
Mom wants him for son.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
XL
Got a Valentine.
"Thinking of you on this day."
I sent it last week.
Friday, February 12, 2010
XXXIX
Yelling in my face.
Say that I should be fired.
Sir, I don't work here.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
XXXVIII
Back to work today.
My locker was all cleaned out.
They thought I was dead.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
XXXVII
Woke up with a cold.
Decided to call in sick.
"Who are you again?"
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
XXXVI
Called up PBS.
Don't have money to donate.
Just wanted to chat.
Monday, February 8, 2010
XXXV
A great game last night.
Too bad I bet on the Colts.
I owe me five bucks.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
XXXIV
Superbowl Sunday
Lots of places I could go.
Just need an invite.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
XXXIII
Cut off my big toe.
Called mom hoping for a ride.
She's really busy.
XXXII
Cops killed John today.
He seemed to have other friends.
Want my iPod back.
Friday, February 5, 2010
XXXI
Your face moves my soul.
Keeping me from my slumber.
Clowns freaking scare me.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
XXX
Went to the doctor.
Need a kidney to survive.
But Brie wants hers back.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
XXIX
Mom's playing a joke.
Changed all the locks on her house.
Wish I brought a coat.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
XXVIII
Girl smiled at me.
Wasn't sure how to react.
Next time I
won't
scream.
Monday, February 1, 2010
XXVII
Birthday wish this year.
For someone to remember.
Wishes don't come true.
XXVI
Boss called my cell phone.
Asked why I wasn't at work.
I've been here since eight.
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