Monthly Archives: June 2008

Posted on June 27, 2008 by John Pender

i started applying principles
ive been reading in a book
on how to win friends
and influence people

i never would have thought
the secret lied in a book
one is simply to be nice
and smile when i meet people

i tried it just today
on the waitress at the bar
shes new to the joint
and perfect for my trial

when she came with my check
before i left the bar
i gathered up the courage
to start this little trial

so whats your name
i asked her with a smile
she looked at me blankly
and then lit up and gave me her reply

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Posted on June 23, 2008 by John Pender

6/23/08 Haiku Spree #15

softly ticking clocks
play their gentle melody
putting me at ease

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Posted on June 23, 2008 by John Pender

6/23/08 Haiku Spree #11

architects kill me
their plans used to be concise
now theyre incomplete

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Posted on June 23, 2008 by John Pender

6/23/08 Haiku Spree #10

i want to throw clay
and make ceramic pieces
but i have no wheel

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Posted on June 23, 2008 by John Pender

6/23/08 Haiku Spree #9

hey politicians
you have to push the fairtax
if you want my vote

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Posted on June 23, 2008 by John Pender

6/23/08 Haiku Spree #7

i ate a sandwich
now my breath smells like onions
and it gave me gas

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Posted on June 23, 2008 by John Pender

6/23/08 Haiku Spree #6

i watched a sitcom
that was so funny it hurt
from all the laughing

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Posted on June 23, 2008 by John Pender

6/23/08 Haiku Spree #5

i have a headache
because the lights are so bright
that they hurt my eyes

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Posted on June 23, 2008 by John Pender

6/23/08 Haiku Spree #4

you know you owe me
i helped when you were in need
give me my money

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Posted on June 23, 2008 by John Pender

6/23/08 Haiku Spree #3

tell me what to do
fill me in on what you need
so i can help you

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