by Jim Ross
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July 9, 2006

Rallying Cry

July 20, 2006 10:52 PM EDT
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Don Quixote knew what he was doing, folks . . . hey . . . what's that, a windmill?

Rallying Cry

What woe to the bard
That haiku should be sneered at
As a mere trifle

When landed and strong
And fit for the frontispiece
It spearheads the way

Investing in pith
To fortell the grand tale
By setting the tone

© 2006 Jim Ross

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Comments: 5

Jim Ross Jul 21, 2006, 1:10am EDT
Thanks, Candida--

With rallying cry
The little tin soldiers charged
To fight for their turf
HGM Moya Goatley Jul 21, 2006, 8:59am EDT
I like it Jim. Sneer! I was so happy when I found Gather and didn't have to explain what haiku is.
"Landed" had me thinking. My mind went to "grounded" or "lauded". Just a thought:) Moya
Jim Ross Jul 21, 2006, 11:01pm EDT
Thanks for the "grounding", Moya. I was getting a little giddy.

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