Financial meltdown, President Obama, global warming--if it's in the news, it's welcome here.
Jon and Kate Gosselin: Turn off the cameras and take care of the kids. -- Another Mom
The following are on the topic "Susan Boyle":
Susan carved a niche In the sweet world of music Shocking victory --P.Gopichand &P.Nagasuseela, J.K.C. College, India festivalpoetry @yahoo.com
Standing ovation Instant new celebrity Susan Boyle sings! --SWFR
Yes, I have a dream To transform you with my voice I sing to your heart --Barb Froman
A shock to many Susan's music a mixture Of skill and talent! --P.Gopichand &P.Nagasuseela, J.K.C. College, India festivalpoetry @yahoo.com
Only a plain face No fling, no bagpipes twanging Just pure, sweet singing
Her look said, just me Her voice rang clear, we listened Oh she was greatness --Sue Anderson
Surprisingly good Amazingly wonderful. She was a shocker. --Hallie Rose
She opens her mouth-- An angel sings--Susan Boyle. Listen! Let's not speak. --Linda Appel
Life time, music-filled dreams held close that never fade Center Stage! Lights Up! --Carolyn Ausborn
From out of Scotland She comes, a singing angel Giving us all hope --Sue Anderson
The following are on the topic Barack Obama, on the occasion of his inauguration:
Now is the time that One good man has come to the Aid of his country --Roberta Case
Grace and Goodness shine In one man bringing the world A new Age of Light. --Roberta Case
the soaring speeches drowsy sultry smiles for her and cool competence --Cay Borduin
Here's a form called a "haiku crown":
Please cut him some slack. No one can do and be all we expect from him.
We expect from him economic healing and racial harmony.
Racial harmony, an end to war in Iraq and Afghanistan.
And Afghanistan happily democratic. Americans home.
Americans home To free health care and good jobs, Please, cut him some slack!
--Roxanna Matthews--www.sannasbag.blogspot.com
Barack Obama Ebony and Ivory One man united --Moma Escriva
I sleep here tonight. There are voices in this room. "We shape destiny." --Ruth Reno
You plant the seeds, O And we'll drag the plough for you Harvest time WILL come --Kris Armetta I wish I was there. Historic preparations, Inauguration! --Ruth Reno
It’s finally here. Hope, shining bright in our eyes Ends eight woeful years. --Nannette Vilushis
HOPE! your cry is heard!! we listened and all believed and we spoke as one --jeannine bassi
at once, we are free he has forged the way for all that long to follow --jeannine bassi
hope returns to heart speaks in complete sentences? will france like us now? --jeannine bassi
Inclusion He brings, Our Flag flies fusion on wings... Hope springs Eternal! --Jay M. Miller Ft Lauderdale
The following are on the topic "recession":
Started with nothing, slowly moved up the ladder, ended with nothing. --Rose Lefebvre
Day to day I pray that we are not left homeless. Will lender be kind? --Rose Lefebvre
Fairy tales are false, Happily ever after is just mythical. --Rose Lefebvre
We all once believed. The American Dream has been shattered and crushed. --Rose Lefebvre
A dollar today turns to pennies tomorrow. We will print more bills! --Ruth Reno
I had a job once. It went away on a rainy day. Here's my umbrella. --Ruth Reno
This ain't fun, you know, losing my job and our home. Where's our tent, honey? --Ruth Reno
The downward spiral Releasing bubbles of wealth No champagne this year --Kris Armetta
Recession haiku Has just 16 syllables We're cutting back --Esther Howard
U.S. ship of state was sailing full speed ahead heedless of icebergs --Ruby
Buckle up people Hold on tight and grit your teeth It’s a bumpy ride --Maggie L.
Portfolio gone Money market broke the buck Now mattress is bank --Nom de plume
More than my hairline recesses and depresses. Future world of hurt. --Mick Mortlock
Send your clever or funny haiku (5 syllables in the first line, 7 in the second, 5 in the last) to submissions at haikuverymuch dot com (use the symbols @ and . instead of words in your email).
