Brother Miller Made / Makes Us Laugh: Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku

You can tell he is/
a good man by the laughter/
at his funeral.

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Not Good But Not Bad: Romantic ConTEXTing Haiku

Just because he’s not/
good for her doesn’t mean that/
he is a bad man.

Hard Boot Reset: Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku

It’s strange to think that/
you’re nice, kind and positive,/
but then learn: You’re not.

During His Service — Thoughts On My Neighbor’s Passing: Revolutionary ConTEXTing Haiku

My neighbor (“the golfer”) passed away unexpectedly last weekend. At his funeral, during tributes from children and friends, many thoughts and feelings came up, which I turned into poetic texts to myself.

When a good man passes 11:04 a.m.
When a good man is/
Taken too early, it shakes/
We who aren’t ready.

Life Elevated Example 11:49 p.m.
When you see a life/
That is elevated, you/
Know you must improve.

My Neighbor’s Advice: 12:13 p.m.
“Prepare to stand in/
The presence of God.” That’s his/
advice from the grave.

Urgent Work 12:24 p.m.
For such a one to/
leave so early shows how the/
work is so urgent.
OR
For such a one to/
leave so soon shows how urgent/
the Lord’s work must be.

Kind Words Of Welcome 12:26 p.m.
Welcome back, brother”/
were the kindest feelings and/
words I ever heard.

Return The Favor: Revolutionary Improv Haiku

As we so often/
called him, now please do in your/
time of need: Call us!

Good Man Dan: Revolutionary IMprov Rhyming Haiku

Our best behavior/
can’t be forced. It’s who we are/
in our core. You’re good.

Rejoicing In Good — The White Smoke And Bell Ringing: Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku

I may not believe/
as you do but I am still/
rejoicing with you.

OR
I may not believe/
as you do, but I’ll rejoice/
in a good man, too.