It Haiku'ed On Me

Mary Margaret Powrie, a.k.a. Haikugirl, has inspired me. I've been writing haikus left and right lately because of her. For those who may be unfamiliar with this literary art form, a haiku is a Japanese poem composed of three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables. Haiku often reflect on some aspect nature, but I've taken some liberties. Below is a sample of my poetic brilliance ;-)

Elderly woman,
In grave need of urgent care.
Boy, does she get it.

Got Mutter Butter?
It's gourmet food for schnauzers!
Your dog will love it.

A bored janitor.
An unexpected exit.
Life takes harmony.

A frustrated horse,
With no time for silly games,
Goes on a retreat.

The Gullah People
Have a strong rhythmic language
Where they stick and pound.

Thanks again to Mary Margaret for turning me onto the haiku. When you all get a chance check out her blog at Haikugirl. Also, give the haiku a shot. It's a lot easier than the anagram, I'll tell you that.