A Spring Haiku

By Stephen Jones

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Time to see a swing
A tree limb in clutch’d big hands
No longer winter 

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Posted 3/26/2010

National League Central 2010 Haiku Forecasts

by Stuart Shea
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CUBS
Whither the Starlin?
For now, he makes a nest out west
In loverly Des Moines.
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CARDINALS
Blah de blah de blah.
Pujols is going to be dealt.
When hell is frozen.
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ASTROS
Old, boring players,
Mediocre announcers,
Fans that prefer football.
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BREWERS
A Wolf is Riske,
But worth two in the Bush. Bring
Hoffman a Coffey.
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PIRATES
I walk in the park
So pretty, green, bright, and lush.
Ugh! The Bucs play here.
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REDS
Ardolis Chapman.
Good for 200 wins or shoulder problems,
It’s up to Dusty.

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Posted 3/23/2010

Old “Forgive and Forget” Bradley

By James Finn Garner

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Because a hitter’s supposed to get hits,
Lou called Miltie a big piece of shit.
With a new gig in Seattle,
Milt’s still fighting old battles,
Showing the world that this shoe still fits.

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Posted 3/10/2010

Life is Good

by James Finn Garner

Winter’s been raw as a campout in Banff.
Your new basement walls are moldy and damp.
Your drapes caught fire from a knocked over lamp—

Relax!
Pitchers and catchers are reporting to camp.

Your check-writing hand’s developed a cramp,
Your bills are all due and you ain’t got a stamp,
Creditors cling to your neck like a clamp—

Smile!
Pitchers and catchers are reporting to camp.

Your yard now faces a new freeway ramp.
Your son’s engaged to a gold-digging tramp.
Your “guitar hero” neighbor’s just bought a new amp—

Life is good!
Pitchers and catchers are reporting to camp.

Reposted 2/22/2010