Prison : a Haiku Quintet
The Good Ones Are Bad and the Bad Ones Are Worse
The best jail is dark
And the nicest guard is tough.
Paradise, it's not.
And the nicest guard is tough.
Paradise, it's not.
There's no mystery.
The plea was for one more chance
To try to do right.
Felons wondering,
Who is it that matters less?
It's Miss Demeanor!
Endless asking flows.
Questions bouncing 'round the bars-
Answers come up short.
Lousy place to be.
Everyone is innocent.
It's all a mistake.
Published by David A. Reinstein, LCSW - Featured Contributor in Technology
Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist, born in Boston and a relatively unscathed survivor of the 60 s. Fan of technology, guitars, creating music and poetry. Mental wellness coach, staff trainer and parent... View profile
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15 Comments
Post a CommentYou have such a way with haiku. Nicely expressed.
Another excellent work!
I like this alot! Unfortunately, I know many people who had to do time behind those bars, and anyone will tell you, it is an ugly, lonely place!
Yes Sir, another great job! :-)
Yes Sir, another great job! :-)
Good one!
Quite an intriguing concept and presentation. Well done.
I like that, mis-demeanor. :) Sheri
Two thoughts - prisons of another sort came to mind, but also having taught GED classes in jail, how true your statement that everyone in jail is innocent. I guess the same applies to the prison's of our lives. It's hard to admit we are at fault.
Great job!!