Political Haiku Quintet (Updated to Add Egypt Haiku)
Today I’m posting four political haiku which, I fear, are all more cynical than witty. (I’ve added a 5th about Egypt’s revolution which is uplifting, rather than cynical.)
Technically each of these is a senryu, though most people would label them haiku. What the heck’s a senryu, and how does it differ from haiku? I explain it all here and, believe it or not, use a three-verse limerick to illustrate the distinctions.
Politicians strive
to make a good impression
without doing good.
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The economy’s
either looking up or down.
Depends on your stance.
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Commenters bicker,
thrusting political barbs,
changing no one’s mind.
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How did we get here?
“Pragmatic” subjugation
of our Dem ideals.
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A revolution
In Egypt transforms, uplifts,
Giving hope to all.
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Tags: Blog Commenters, Economy Haiku, Egypt Revolution Haiku, Political Haiku & Senryu, Political Senryu, Politicians
Nicely done, Mad.
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The mighty empire
Eight hundred bases abroad
Egypt, a linchpin
The local satrap
Kept it open for business,
Loyal and ruthless
Thirty year nightmare
The people woke up angry
The empire changed plans
A hard road ahead
But the future’s unwritten
More authors stepped up
very intelligent haikus/senryus.
wonderfully written.
trisha
Free Soul
Thanks so much Trisha and Steve. And I enjoyed your verse, Steve!
very nice Mad I enjoyed you’r Haiku on Jenn’s page as well!
Thanks, Amanda!