the haiku diaries


October 28, 2009
October 28, 2009, 9:16 am
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The dog looks at me
and sighs — hmmmph — head on his paws;
melancholy gaze.



September 29, 2009
September 29, 2009, 11:32 am
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Dog yearns for tele-
kinetic powers — must make
ball move across floor
.



September 29, 2009
September 29, 2009, 11:27 am
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Dog lies on the couch –
head down, chin on paws, he stares
at a tennis ball.



July 23, 2009
July 23, 2009, 9:10 am
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Bag of tennis balls –
lime green orbs in plastic bag
tempt the dog Skeeter.



July 21, 2009
July 22, 2009, 9:08 am
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Dog plops down and snorts –
brown eyes stare at me as I
try to ignore him.



June 30, 2009
July 1, 2009, 9:31 am
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Skeeter’s overjoyed –
days at the kennel seem long
when you miss your home.



June 24, 2009
June 24, 2009, 12:09 pm
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Dog runs to the fence –
tail wagging — he knows the grass
is always greener . . .



June 2, 2009
June 2, 2009, 1:29 pm
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Dog stands at the fence –
tail wagging, looking hopeful –
neighbor ignores him.



May 12, 2009
May 12, 2009, 3:14 pm
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Insatiable dog
cries and whines — wants to go out –
wants to fetch more sticks.



April 27, 2009
April 27, 2009, 9:39 am
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Sitting on the porch –
dog stands near, watching the cars
that travel Main Street.