Gross*

* a series of Haiku dedicated to my commute

Roach on the Red Line
Bet it works for a law firm
At Farragut North

Self-propelled staircase
So no one has to move
Stand on the right, jerks.

Crazy man in rain
Pokes me with umbrella
Says that mine is lame

No shit crazy man
I am soaked to the skin
Flip flops are squeaking.

Vespas on sidewalk
When in Rome should be taken
At face value here.

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Jackie G. said…
Will you accept a late comment of admiration? The roach haiku is brilliant. I cried.
July 28, 2008 at 9:00 PM
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