MARIO KIEFER

The Emperor must ban the gas range “Our systems,” he says, “we must change.” While our opponents’ aggression Continue to threaten His...

Though we make goodbyes My heart still will skip a beat Looking in your eyes. #Haiku

I know this card may seem asinine, And accept that you might feel disinclined, But know from the start, You’ve stolen my heart, So now...

The frigid air stings Halfway through his now pierced heart And winter still sings #Haiku

His supporters remain unconvinced That the laptop belongs to the Prince Though its authenticity is given Those fans remain driven To deny...

To find what is real There’s no choice but to reveal Those things we conceal #Haiku

A man once famously spoke Of his dream to throw off the yoke But the dream faded away In the light of the day Once the people he told...

Some will never be satisfied In the treatment of documents classified Whether it’s right or it’s wrong It’s what side that you are one...

Though winter is here The sun shines down on my face A warmth that is dear. #Haiku

It’s so very hard to make change And the things that we choose are so strange But to prove that we care Even with naught to compare We...

We don’t teach our children to pray, Because we want them to find their own way. From our behavior they learn, To scorch earth when they...

Those who have been wronged Bury the past and forgive A new year has dawned #Haiku

For the Emperor’s vision to be well-equipped The people’s voice must surely be stripped The Emperor turns a deaf ear His intent is quite...

All things disappear When the Old passes his torch Over to New Year #Haiku

Christmas has come and it’s gone, And while we wait for the New Year to dawn Most will rejoice But others still voice Good tidings they...

Life’s one guarantee At the appointed hour The bell tolls for thee #Haiku

“You’re not being very inclusive,” Some say, “You’re being obtrusive.” ’Tis the season, explain Yet some still complain Only fools think...

In the blinking eye The clock never seems to move But years swiftly fly #Haiku

The words you speak cause offense, So our outrage now we’ll dispense, While sticks and stones May break our bones It’s from your words we...

Harvesting is done Labor’s fruit we do enjoy Thanksgiving has come #Haiku