OK, where's Karl been. Why hasn't he published this week's haiku winner? Well he's been off, testifying at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings. For senate bill 218. (the Governor's I want to be the next president, gun grab) According to the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate. Today was the first time in Maryland history, the building was close to admittance by the fire Marshall, because of the number of people attending to oppose a bill. Thanks to all who attended. If we keep it up, we can beat Governor O'Malley's gun grab. And ultimately shut down the agenda of the Panderer in Chief on a national level.

That said, on to important stuff. Thank you all for the find turnout. I know the topic was broad, it was by design. Just to see what you folks would come up with. You certainly didn't disappoint. Your Haiku's were broad in spectrum, thoughtful, and very entertaining.

Serendipity's Para-cord haiku made me smile and laugh. In the ranks of my family at large. There are active duty military, FBI special agents, U.S. marshals and folks with the other agency affiliations. What do they have in common? Para-cord, belts, bracelets and accessories. When I comment to them about it. The girls, they get it. But the guys, don't understand my comments about Macrame. Anyway yes the uses are endless. Unless the display openly marks you.

Becca's Ties that bind. Reminds us of the importance of holding family tight. And her second the importance of honesty.

Moi's Jump rope, I have to say it until your last line, I was thinking of something else. Yet Fishy was right, it had a great rhythm.

Fishy sure would like to see the kite on the other end of that tale.

Czar, man you hit that one right.

Chicokry's spider's web remind us all of the beauty of nature. Particularly with the fall of the morning dew.
Plus giving us one of the best band names, I've heard in a longtime.

Fleur's marionette reminds us all who've been in the position, how it feels to be the front person.

Serendipity again your cat haiku was close to home. As we have one who tows her string around with her. I call her Dingbat.

Fishy a weapon perhaps, walking the dog for sure.

Aunty Belle Yo Yo is a neat haiku and a most entertaining link. For your second, I never pictured you as a gamer. Is there something you should tell us?

And finally CoreyJoe's ode to the fun physics of childhood. Let's hope it stays a child's game.

So now we need to pick a winner. Well originally I said pull at my heartstrings. Czar did it with his:

"I Know You, Rider":
Twenty-nine strings blistering.
Bluegrass? Rock and roll.

Sir, the stage is yours. I look forward your next week's topic. Thank you all for playing this week.

Haiku Monday: String

Welcome friends it's time for another haiku Monday. Fishy, our winner from last week apparently found my attempts at humor funny enough to give me the win for last week. Thank you! The topic this week is string. You could string me along or tug at my heartstrings or contemplate string theory, pick a tangent and take off with it.

5-7-5 format please. Leave as many as you wish, only two to judge. The cut-off time is midnight Monday Pacific time. In the consideration of our friends on the West Coast. (Boxer, hint hint)

It's not about duck hunting!

Good evening folks,

It's write-up time, well actually it's a few days past write-up time. However that's where we are and we have to deal with it. I would like to thank you all of you who responded whether you've played or not.

Aunty and Grins: All my best goes out to the both of you. How is Uncle?

Both of Serendipity's entries made us think of predators, those on four legs and worse those on two legs.

Island Rider, you're so right, class can be painted on it comes from within. Fleur, the visual does indeed give an impact. I will use it for an avatar someday.

Czar, you must not have lived it, you remember too much. Just kidding, those of us that remember must've won, for we are telling the history.

Diana, I hope you feel better and thank you for your most eloquent opt out.

Boxer my dear, I'm so happy that you played. And with a contender.

Moi, when I saw your visual I laughed out loud. I saw the video of this scene a day the before. All I could think was, she must be losing it.

Chickory, I would've liked if seen a visually your first and unfortunately I've already seen a visual of your second.

Grumpy Granny, I had to look Ms. Hathaway up. Yours is timely and to the point.

You're winner this week is Moi.

Youth’s sartorial
slips forgiven. At fifty?
Girl, put it away.

Thank you all for playing.

Haiku Monday: Class (the late addition)

Good Evening! Welcome to another addition of Haiku Monday. First, I would like to thank our host of last week Fleur and her assistant judge Czar. Second, sorry the delay in getting this post up. Our topic this week is “Class”. Any use will do, from class of X to class oppression. All are fair game. Please use 5-7-5. Kigo and Kireji are always appreciated. But as well as pictures of... Since I'm running so far behind here. Is midnight Wednesday an acceptable cut off time? Just let me know in comments.

Haiku Monday: Rock Edifice

Contemplate Cascades 

Pinnacle motivator

Now is time to act

 

Go to see Serendipity and visit all the other folks that played.



Haiku Monday: New Yorker Covers

Good evening folks it's Haiku Monday and our host Fishy has chosen: Covers from the New Yorker Magazine. I could count the number of times I've looked at one of these magazines on one hand. However I must admit they do have some fine cover art. So here's my contributions this week. Many fine folks have come out of the woodwork to post for this one, so stop by the Pond and enjoy!



Magazine read not

But this Halloween honey

She's kinda hot!