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.

*****

The economy’s
either looking up or down.
Depends on your stance.

*****

Commenters bicker,
thrusting political barbs,
changing no one’s mind.

*****

How did we get here?
“Pragmatic” subjugation
of our Dem ideals.

*****

A revolution
In Egypt transforms, uplifts,
Giving hope to all.

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5 Responses to “Political Haiku Quintet (Updated to Add Egypt Haiku)”

  1. Steve Nance says:

    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

  2. trisha says:

    very intelligent haikus/senryus.

    wonderfully written.

    trisha
    Free Soul

  3. madkane says:

    Thanks so much Trisha and Steve. And I enjoyed your verse, Steve!

  4. Amanda Moore says:

    very nice Mad I enjoyed you’r Haiku on Jenn’s page as well!

  5. madkane says:

    Thanks, Amanda!