Haiku (Idol’s Behavior Less than Idyllic)

you’re not who I thought
when I put you up there–give
back my pedestal
by Edie Montgomery-Pool

This haiku was inspired by an experience a friend had. She met an American Idol who turned out to be not at all like their “nice person” image. It sounded like the fame went to their head. Hopefully that person will get a better grasp [...]

Author David M. Bader on the Publishing Process

Today I add a new category to the blog – author interviews! 
David M. Bader was kind enough to take time out of his schedule to answer some questions about his experiences with the world of writing and publishing.  Lawyer turned author, Bader has written numerous books, including Haikus for Jews: For You, a Little Wisdom, Zen Judaism: [...]

Beer Haiku

Beer Haiku Daily is just that – a site featuring a haiku each day having to do with beer and its effects.  For example, here is the entry from last Monday:

That joke from last night
Is even less funny now
Than when you told it.

Great concept; amusing site.  Go check it out now.

6 Cute and/or Funny Haiku Books You Want to Buy

work is a circus
I trapeze without a net
surrounded by clowns
               –Edie Montgomery-Pool
I love haiku, especially when it has a funny or quirky angle.  If you’re feeling the love for haiku, too, here is a list of books that might interest you.  (These would also make great gifts for that person you know well enough to feel obligated [...]

Goodbye Jay, Hello Conan

As you probably know by now, Jay Leno is leaving The Tonight Show, and Conan will be taking over as host.  I love Conan, so this makes me very happy.  Jay Leno fans also have something to be happy about–now they won’t have to stay up so late to see him as he’ll be starting a [...]

Travel Poems by Little Known Authors

If you’re interest in travel or poetry, read some great travel poems by talented yet obscure authors.

The Poetry of Spam: Haikus About Lunch Meat

Spam, our favorite mystery meat.  I keep a can of it in the pantry at all times for when I get the occasional spam craving.  But as soon as I’ve swallowed the last bite, I get this gross feeling, like “why did I do that?“
Keola Beamer also has a fascination with spam, but his is of [...]

Zombie Haiku

If you think zombies can’t write poetry, think again.  In his book, Zombie Haiku, Ryan Mecum gives us insight into the inner workings and deepest feelings of the zombie mind.  Here are a couple of examples of what you can expect to find in Zombie Haiku:
blood is really warm
it’s like drinking hot chocolate
but with more [...]

Review in Haiku — Movie Reviews in 17 Syllables

Found THE most awesome site called Review in Haiku featuring movie reviews in 17 syllables.  Here’s an example of a review for the movie, Mr. Brooks:
The voice in your head
Costner’s in a good movie?
He makes a killing.
And another for Hannibal Rising:
Gruesome as ever
The fifth film about Lecter
That’s three too many.
Love this site.  You really should [...]

Can You Haiku? (Contest)

Write a winter or holiday themed haiku and win a $5 gift certificate to giveanything.com, spendable at over 300 online stores, including Linens N Things, CD Universe, and Online Books Direct.  (For a full list of participating stores, view the categories on the left side of this page.)
Haikus are fairly easy to write, even for [...]