Haikus 

Haikus

Haikus, the Japanese poem form consisting of (usually, in english) a 5 syllable, 7 syllable, and 5 syllable line, are among the silliest form of poetry in the English language. They almost beat Limericks in silliness. Here are a few of mine:

Combos

Salty and crunchy
Outside, but on the inside
They are full of cheese

Bass drum

It's really heavy
And it makes a noisy crash
If it slips off you

Post it notes

I write down a phrase
stick it to your back lightly--
"Kick me please, kind sir"

Cell phones

Talking to a friend
I remember all the fun--
Aaagh! I crashed my car.

Code Red

I take a deep swig
of this tasty ambrosia
Now I can't concentrate or write haikus anymore I think instead I'm going to do some jumping jacks or run around or sing that song you know the one with the melody that goes da da dum dee dee dum da..

(all haikus written by Matthew Fister, October 21, 2003)