Haikus written during a walk from my house to the Capitol Building

by Chris White, November 3, 2004

Old man jogs slowly
Walking normal speed, I pass
Can he feel the burn?
--10th and Pennsylvania SE

Lo, Pawticulars
Yuppies buy expensive food
For dogs who lick balls
--8th and Pennsylvania SE

Soap, lotion, shampoo
The boldest buy toiletries
From back of a truck
--7th and Pennsylvania SE

Pearl choker, show dogs
The signs that mark each home sale
Jackie V Realty
--5th and Pennsylvania SE

Cell phone rings, tears fall
Kerry voter gnashes teeth
Don’t drink the Kool-Aid
--3rd and Pennsylvania SE, 12:48 p.m.

Starbucks, Cosi opposed
Reflections on shallow pond
Whose rich snobs are best?
--3rd and Pennsylvania SE

Sadly, little porno
The Library of Congress
Dream of a small c
--1st and Independence SE

Security checkpoint
A quick glance, then cars roll on
Yeah, that’s effective
--1st and Independence SE

None drive New Jersey
Jersey walls impede their path
Somehow that feels right
New Jersey Ave. and Independence, SE

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