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October 18, 2004
The Haiku
Wow -- the poetry seems to be a hit. In that case, I might as well share some poetry in my favorite form: the haiku.
For those who are uneducated about the haiku, I shall utilize an excerpt from the highly educational program South Park to enlighten you:
Mr. Garrison: Okay children, today we're gonna learn all about Japanese poems, called haikus. A haiku is just like a normal American poem, except that it doesn't rhyme and it's totally stupid. For example, uh, where's Eric Cartman?
Stan: That's a haiku?
Mr. Garrison: No, I'm asking why Eric Cartman isn't at school.
Stan: Oh.
Mr. Garrison: Was he on the school bus this morning?
Stan: No.
Kyle: Fat a-- Cartman was
Not on the school bus today
What a big fat turd.
Mr. Garrison: Oh, very good haiku, Kyle. Yes, haikus have five syllables, then seven, then five.
Or, there's this definition for those who favor the more boring explanations.
I sometimes enjoy saying everything in haikus, just like Kyle. Thus, the rest of my blog shall be written in haiku...
I don't have much else,
Which is fortunate for you,
My fearless readers.
I will say this, though:
My Fall Break begins Friday;
I'll be at the Rock.
One final message:
I have many Bush lawn signs.
Anyone want one?
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Quote of the day:
"Welcome to Ignorant Central."
-Katie, when I said
I overheard two girls
say they plan to vote
for the challenger
in the local House race here.
Their only reason:
The incumbent is,
though extremely moderate,
a Republican.
Posted by Megan at October 18, 2004 08:20 PM
Comments
Very good Megan.
I'll have you know my first published work was a haiku. I was a junior in high school and was paid $5 by my local newspaper for it.
It read:
The rockets red glare
The bombs bursting in air
Boy am I loaded
I am not making this up.
Posted by: Dan Benson at October 18, 2004 09:54 PM
Megan at the rock?
This is too good to be true.
We will rock the house.
Posted by: Matt Heerema at October 18, 2004 10:11 PM
i've still yet to see
an episode of south park
but maybe this week?
when are you getting in? love you!
Posted by: Heather at October 18, 2004 10:16 PM
I want a bush sign
That will adorn our front lawn
Pat will just love it
Posted by: mike at October 19, 2004 09:54 AM
Truly amazing -
A blog in Haiku! But I
Say limericks are better.
Meg's coming to the Rock this weekend
She gets to hear Tim Borseth speak, and
The Strangers extol
Joys of Rock and Roll,
And see that her brother's a geek. End.
Posted by: Pat at October 19, 2004 01:46 PM
PAAAAT! You just made me laugh out loud in the library computer lab!
Posted by: Megan at October 19, 2004 02:51 PM