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truthpusher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 01:24 AM
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Therapeutic, Post January 6th Haiku Thread!!
Edited on Sat Jan-08-05 01:57 AM by truthpusher
To help ease the confusion, shock (and pain) of the last few days...I thought I would try to get a "Post January 6th Haiku Thread" going.

What is Haiku: Haiku is one of the most important form of traditional Japanese poetry. Haiku is, today, a 17-syllable verse form consisting of three metrical units of 5, 7, and 5 syllables.

Here is my offering (a bit serious for my taste, but the best I could muster at this point):

Democracy cried
thumbs twiddled, eyes abated
hearts hiding, what now


for fun, here's a link to a random haiku generator: http://www.everypoet.com/haiku/
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truthpusher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 01:54 AM
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1. Nobody wants to post a haiku, haiku...
Edited on Sat Jan-08-05 01:54 AM by truthpusher
DU like haiku?
what, haiku not good enough?
no haiku for you!
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NightOwwl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 02:09 AM
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4. I'm trying, really I am...
but it's harder than it looks! Love the idea though, and I'm going to bookmark that website.
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Yupster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 01:57 AM
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2. From the cynical side
Edited on Sat Jan-08-05 02:04 AM by Yupster
The Senator stands

We fought windmills to see her

It's Dulcinea


Another on edit

Truth comes from mountains
The conscience of the Senate
Votes no - let's get him!
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truthpusher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 02:05 AM
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3. Dulcinea from Quixote? n/t
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Clark2008 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 02:14 AM
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5. Geesch, not so hard
Edited on Sat Jan-08-05 02:18 AM by Clark2008
I watched it did die
with no help from the masters
I worked it did live
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genieroze Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 02:21 AM
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6. CHECK THIS OUT, BUSHKU. lol
Edited on Sat Jan-08-05 02:24 AM by genieroze
http://www.everypoet.com/bushku/default.htm

duhs call... oils
vote proudly... rats wage
tunes pace... vile
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truthpusher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 03:57 AM
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8. very cool...3-5-3 Bushku's. n/t
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Yupster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 02:27 AM
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7. I can't resist haikus
Edited on Sat Jan-08-05 02:31 AM by Yupster
With keen intellect
He sweeps the electoral votes
All chimps puffed with pride

And another

Faithless by the lakes
Blunder costs one. Who did it?
Woe Minnesota
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iwillalwayswonderwhy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 06:10 AM
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9. Here's mine
Short Boxer stood tall,
Mere moments we heard the truth,
We shan't let it die.

Denying the truth,
Conspiracy Theory,
Mad Republicans

Angry and fatiqued,
Watching democracy die,
Right there on T.V.

It's not a mandate,
It is more like a dictate,
The crash will be loud.
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iwillalwayswonderwhy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 06:19 AM
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10. But wait, there's more


Torture policy?
Oh, no, I'm misunderstood,
I am a "good guy".

You made huge mistakes,
Your memo was true evil,
I'll vote to confirm.

Pay no attention,
to memos having my name,
That was then, not now.
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truthpusher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 03:34 PM
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27. You are a master of the Haiku! n/t
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iwillalwayswonderwhy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 09:27 PM
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30. Stop me before I Haiku Again!
They cannot fix it,
If they cannot ascertain,
that it is broken.

They have to wonder,
Will the Iraqi votes count,
When we show the way?

Yes, without D.U.,
I'd be sure I don't belong,
In this country now.

Sometimes the bottom,
Must be hit before rising,
Surely we are there.

Hope is on the way,
It's been postponed due to rain,
Or is that just tears?

May I live to see,
The turn and their quick downfall,
May they eat their words.
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truthpusher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 11:46 PM
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45. I am humbled by your Haikusian presence!! n/t
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keepthemhonest Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 03:19 PM
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70. iwillalwayswonderwhy,good job Ilike these too especially
Sometimes the bottom,
Must be hit before rising,
Surely we are there.

Hope is on the way,
It's been postponed due to rain,
Or is that just tears?
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bleever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 02:48 PM
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68. Good ones!
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eowyn_of_rohan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 10:04 AM
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15. My 2 favorites:
Edited on Sat Jan-08-05 10:12 AM by eowyn_of_rohan
Angry and fatiqued,
Watching democracy die,
Right there on T.V.

It's not a mandate,
It is more like a dictate,
The crash will be loud.



Here is one about the inauguration protest:
We are gathered here
Mourning our democracy
While they crown a thief
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OmmmSweetOmmm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 06:42 AM
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11. Here goes..........

I pulled the lever
and said George you're fired now
Sadly Karl had plans



She stood courageous
Democracy at its best
Then shot down swiftly



Requiem plays low
Peons oblivious fed
Brad and Jen their fare.
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eowyn_of_rohan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 08:25 AM
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12. Thank you...This IS therapeutic!
Haiku story for January 6, 2005

Will there be a voice
For truth, honor, and justice?
One by one they rise.

Servants of Evil
Lying in the face of truth
Their words scrape my heart

Damn their impudence!
And damn, too, my impotence
Tears soften the rage

Seeing more clearly
This was a small victory
The seed has sprouted

Our fledgling movement
It can grow strong, mighty wings
We each have a part.

Onward and Upward!
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truthpusher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 12:36 AM
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48. You are a true Friend of the Haiku n/t
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eowyn_of_rohan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 08:48 AM
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13. There are so many good ones here!
Maybe we could print out our best ones and read them at rallies? I'd love to keep working here on expressing ourselves through poetry--haiku or other types. Anyone else?
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KittyWampus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 09:55 AM
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14. Hmmm
Democrats showed proof
gop like godzilla
wreaks our great country
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eowyn_of_rohan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 10:09 AM
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16. oooh that is good. Wish I could keep doing this but duty calls!
Write haiku all day
While dust gathers in corners
Laundry screams, "Fold me!"
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truthpusher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 12:42 AM
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51. lol...
laundry :thumbsdown:

Haiku :thumbsup:
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meganmonkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 10:19 AM
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17. Haven't had much coffee yet, but I'll try
Edited on Sat Jan-08-05 10:24 AM by meganmonkey
Subtle changes now
Patience is a virtue, yes
Can we wait that long?


One step at a time
Tears and heartfelt disclosure
Only beginning


Standing in the sleet
Cars passing, Fingers pointing
I will not give up
(dedicated to 51 capital march in Lansing)

Now, to lighten up......

Fuck them, Fuck them all
Shove democracy up their
Asses if we must

on edit: Thanks for starting this thread - what an excellect idea!!!
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Karenca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 11:11 AM
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19. That is beautiful
I especially love the 'FUCK THEM' haiku!!
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truthpusher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 12:47 AM
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53. There was a Post November 3rd Haiku thread and...
...someone posted this:

fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck
fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck
fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck

a Haiku Classic!
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Patsy Stone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 10:27 PM
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42. Yes, YES!!! Hi! n/t
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meganmonkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 08:43 AM
Response to Reply #42
65. Glad you like!
:hi:

This thread IS therapeutic, isn't it!
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Karenca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 10:30 AM
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18. here....
Edited on Sat Jan-08-05 11:13 AM by Karenca
Subway graffitti
Selected, Not Elected
I have work to do.


My heart is broken
Didn't you see it coming
then, Four years ago?


What must we do now
I hope you'll all join with me
Millions marching on


Subway graffitti
Spurs collective consciousness
We have work to do.
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meganmonkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 11:22 AM
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21. Subway graffiti...
Not that we have subways in Ann Arbor, but it really is the way to go - get the word out on the streets!

I think I am going to print some of the Bush Cheated signs and glue them up all over town, rosebud57 (I think that's the username) style.

:toast:
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bleever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 01:57 AM
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60. That's the guy. n/t
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marions ghost Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 09:56 PM
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32. this section really hits me....
My heart is broken
Didn't you see it coming
then, Four years ago?
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Gregorian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 11:20 AM
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20. Perhaps not conforming nor pertinent to the election
But I can't resist.


They have the gold
From a beast he was spawned
Pearls before swine
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Karenca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 12:19 PM
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22. freep haiku
Ignorant freepers
duh, it's the future stupid
And B*sh hates you too.
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jdog Donating Member (569 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 12:40 PM
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23. It IS therapeutic.
Tainted count we have
Blackwell’s work done blatantly.
Citizens be warned.
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Straight Shooter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 12:41 PM
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24. This haiku is dedicated to the man behind the curtain
Surrender, George Bush,
GOP flying monkeys.
Hand me the water.
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jdog Donating Member (569 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 12:43 PM
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25. This is fun.
Push the button now.
No, John Kerry, NOT George Bush!
Oh well, just a glitch.


Thank you for posting this.
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Karenca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 02:31 PM
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26. I know they're pretty bad, but I'm getting my anger out
Edited on Sat Jan-08-05 03:24 PM by Karenca
and I'm on a roll.

Go AWOL again
Fraudulent unpresident
fuck you freedom thief.

91 IQ
You really are a moron
brain dead drug addict.


I hope that one day
we humiliate you so
your life is worthless.



As you can see by my not-so-good haikus, I am seethingly angry.
Thanks for posting this...I do find it therapeutic.
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Alizaryn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 04:10 PM
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28. And so
Gentle soft stirring hidden darkness, lost causes
and so it begins.
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HR_Pufnstuf Donating Member (782 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 04:24 PM
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29. Puff the Dragon
Puff the Dragon stood
Nostrils smoking from discharge
Burning ruins burn
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truthpusher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 01:14 AM
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55. HR Puff N' Stuff Haiku...
Witchiepoo, sings again
Oranges and Poaranges who cares
no rhyme for oranges
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New Earth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 09:33 PM
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31. here's my first attempt
Do not stop fighting
For constitutional rights.
We're our own leaders.
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KSAtheist Donating Member (209 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 10:03 PM
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33. A couple of fun haikus.
My razor blade out,
"Stuck in the middle with you"
On the radio

Sitting in the chair
You are bleeding and hogtied
You stink of petrol

Your screams are muffled
I think of what to do next?
Yes! "Bring out the gimp!"
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Straight Shooter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 10:24 PM
Response to Reply #33
41. Reservoir dogs!
oh, lend me your ear
You merciless cretin fiend
I'll make you listen
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truthpusher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 01:15 AM
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56. Pulp Haiku! n/t
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loudsue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 10:07 PM
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34. Ok!! I'm on it!!
They spew and they hiss
Cornered, jackals in a trap
But they are exposed.


:loveya: This really helps!! :loveya:

:kick::kick:
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loudsue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 10:09 PM
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35. Oooo! Ooo! Got another!
Sitting here, mourning
My forefathers’ work.
They toss in their graves




:hi: Whose idea was this?? I like it!!

:kick:
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loudsue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 10:11 PM
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36. It's all coming together!!
We march to the Dome.
Congresscritters spewing lies
To cover their theft.


YEEESSSSSSS!! O8) I feel better already! O8)

:kick::kick::kick:
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truthpusher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 01:19 AM
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57. Word of the day congresscritters! n/t
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Patsy Stone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 10:11 PM
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37. Haiku!
Democrats stand up
for fair counting of the votes
Democracy ROCKS!
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loudsue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 10:14 PM
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38. Here's one for DU!!
We’ll not let it die!
Democratic Underground
Below the radar.


Hot diggity damn! This makes me feel better!

Haiku Loudsue
:kick::kick::kick:
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mimitabby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 10:19 PM
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40. another Boxer haiku
the hall was too dark
Only Boxer lit a candle
she shows the way for all
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truthpusher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 01:29 AM
Response to Reply #38
58. That's Great....
...Dem-o-crat-ic Un-der-ground...a perfect seven.


Here's mine:


Bumper sticker says
Democratic Underground
Car Keyed...GOP
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marions ghost Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 10:18 PM
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39. ok, so on January 6 these thoughts flew by on a screen...
Sad to see sour grapes in the house
glad to see
sour grapes in the house
---------
They were called those who would
undermine democracy
but they stood anyway
---------
Not easy
to fold laundry
while saving democracy
---------
The objectors do not agree
with our latest installation
how inconvenient
---------
Those who believe
the election was stolen
will always believe it
-----------

***the last one is a direct quote from Bob Ney, (R-OH)
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Patsy Stone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 10:35 PM
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43. Haiku!
Turd Blossom, you suck!
Shrub! Not even a brain cell!
Time to take a hike!

NeoCons take hold
With a crazy mixed-up plan:
World Domination!

Not hiding something
We're not hiding anything
Nothing, nope, nothing.
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Catchawave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 11:31 PM
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44. I love Haiku !
Republicans spew
Partisan lying limpdicks
Heartbroken are we
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Catchawave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-05 11:59 PM
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46. More Haiku !
DUers marching
Beating the drums of freedom
Heads held high we win
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 12:13 AM
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47. faux haiku
You seem much smaller
than one thousand posts ago
so shrink little chimp
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Catchawave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 12:38 AM
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49. Two more...
Party on my friends
Democratic Underground
Proving Vote or Die

***
Take back the White House
Two thousand eight paper trail
Or we lose again
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marions ghost Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 12:40 AM
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50. Last Haiku for Me, but haiku on....
When the rhino and the tortoise
come to dance at the inaugural ball
anything can happen

---------------
(from a story about a rhino and a tortoise who have become attached after surviving the tsunami in Africa...)
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marions ghost Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 10:25 AM
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67. actually it was a hippo
When the hippo and the tortoise
come to dance at the inaugural ball
anything can happen
--------------------------------
A baby hippopotamus that survived the tsumani waves on the Kenyan coast has formed a strong bond with a giant male century-old tortoise, in an animal facility in the Port city of Mombasa, officials said today.
The rest of the story is at Will Pitt's blog FYI:

http://truthout.org/fyi/
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truthpusher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 05:27 PM
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71. Focus on the Family has put out a press release...
...opposing interspecies relationships, with a special exception for lions and lambs.
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marions ghost Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 07:04 PM
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79. Oh dear youre right
The poor Hippotortamus of tomorrah
would surely defile the
rose gardens of Gomorrah

--yikes--oh well, a kick for Haiku :)
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Occulus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 12:43 AM
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52. From "Fight Club":
Without just one nest
A bird can call the world home.
Life is your career.
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fooj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 01:08 AM
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54. here goes...
her right to believe
proud warrior stands. alone.
yes. let freedom ring.


hatred born of fear
dark souls rage at truth. knowledge
smothered, breathless hope.
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Karenca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 01:48 AM
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59. more of my really bad haikus.
B*sh was always bad
we must impeach the bastard
before it's too late.

I miss my country
where has America gone
mob controlled nation.

Serial killer
all those Iraqi babies
in the name of God.
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truthpusher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 05:29 PM
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72. You are quite prolific at the art of Haiku. n/t
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Pooka Fey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 02:14 AM
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61. DU fights evil..........
DU fights evil
theft of election process.
No rest for weary.
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bleever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 02:31 AM
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62. Holy moly!
Holy moley, their
Machines and people count all
The votes; that's fair, right?
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Karenca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 02:38 AM
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63. i dont know why i cant stop writing these.
Marching in New York
one half million protesters
silent media.

The B*sh Dynasty
sociopathic monsters
destroying the world.

He knew all along
weapons of mass destruction
never existed.

Yet, he declared War
for the benefit of friends
his base now richer.

Steals the election
the worst president ever
silent media.
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Pooka Fey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 05:17 AM
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64. Ha Ha Ha Karenca! A Tragic Homeric Haiku Epic. More??? :-)
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marions ghost Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 07:22 PM
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84. yes!
again you touched a nerve esp with those 2 about silent media....
----------

And in this year of the monkey
a monolithic media machine
has nothing to say
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iwillalwayswonderwhy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 09:43 AM
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66. Can't...Stop...Haiku-ing
Tinpot dictator
I sure miss democracy
And how about you?

Marley said it best,
Stand up, stand up for your life,
So damn it, stand up.

If you knew what we
knew, you'd be crying outraged.
Please let me tell you.
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bleever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 03:12 PM
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69. God I love this place. Basho would be proud of you: justice through haiku.
We'll just take these votes,
Count them in our clubhouse, and
Let you know later.


What are they hiding?
I think we all know, but how
Long can they hide it?


Pink ties, gray suits, and
Snarkiness to spare: Thanks, Keef;
You saw through tin foil.


Neo-con walrus eats
His oyster constituents:
THAT'S disenfranchised!


Blackwell moves into
The big house; new cell-mate asks,
"Can I call you Kath?"



:)
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truthpusher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 05:36 PM
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73. Your last Haiku has tapped into a whole new genre...
...Prison Haiku's :thumbsup:

Shanked for a smoke
my cellmate thinks I'm pretty
life is hard inside
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jdog Donating Member (569 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 05:38 PM
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74. These are fantastic. What a creative outlet!
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bleever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 05:54 PM
Response to Reply #73
75. LOL! And may we be writing many for BFEE minions
(and principals!)

:7
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MadLinguist Donating Member (167 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 07:06 PM
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81. Neo-con walrus eats His oyster constituents
That's genius. You're nominated Haiku Honcho!
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Patsy Stone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 10:24 PM
Response to Reply #69
87. Haiku!
No! Dark suits, not gray;
Snarky is great, but Kathy
in Orange is best.

:hi:
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bleever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 01:36 AM
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88. Gesundheit!

Keef! Slow down a bit!
I'd be much more prepared if
I was Dog Catcher!

:hi:
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Patsy Stone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 01:54 AM
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89. Nice. n/t
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seito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 02:46 AM
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91. Encore
:bounce:
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Patsy Stone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 10:28 AM
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92. Haiku!
WHAT are they hiding?
Tell me! What are THEY hiding?
What are they HIDING?

What are you hiding?
Oh, Kathy! Oh, tell me do.
Jumpsuits become you.

An old theme, but one that just keeps on giving. :)
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seito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-10-05 02:45 AM
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90. lol Bleever
:toast:
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mahina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 06:12 PM
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76. ok...
More fucking heartache
Lies, War, Deception, Greed
Run our ship aground

Hope, Honor, Freedom
Democracy, Liberty,
Bush shits on it all.

Not that I'm bitter :)
on a lighter note: http://www.honku.org/
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BlackVelvet04 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 06:17 PM
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77. Fun
We make promises,
must we also fulfill them
ungrateful wretches.

It's hard work, hard work
Being president to all
No time for the truth.

Freedom for Iraq,
Where is our freedom we say
Who protects our back.

Top down, sun on face
Tension gives way to the wind
Peace comes yet again.
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Karenca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 06:48 PM
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78. this is fun :)) .........more
"But for bad reasons
I was a prisoner too"
This, our president.




Towers are falling
I like this book 'My Pet Goat'
I understand it!



Raise terror alert
Anthrax, dirty bombs, bridges!
Oops, election's done.
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Karenca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 07:04 PM
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80. more.....
Watching CNN
My eyes must be deceiving
Magic poll numbers.


November second
Cried all Election night
Morning, don't concede!


We're really fucked now
January 20th
Too soon for comfort.
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truthpusher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 07:21 PM
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83. OK, now you are starting to develop HWOCD... n/t
Edited on Sun Jan-09-05 07:21 PM by truthpusher
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Karenca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 07:30 PM
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85. I know...and there's more
in my head.

so:

Maybe I should stop
I'm spending too much time here
Take a buuble bath.



Thanks for pointing out my new obsession :)).
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MadLinguist Donating Member (167 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 07:18 PM
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82. Pick an issue and syllables will follow
Exit polls told it.
Underground trumpeted it.
Media whores slink.
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bleever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-05 10:09 PM
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86. Early November on DU:


TIA said, "What???"
Others joined, incredulous.
"How much does THIS stink?"

:)
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