Saying Goodnight Hello Anticipation: Romantic IMprov Haiku

Every time I say/
goodnight, I’m one step closer/
to saying hello.

Waking Up Sick: Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku

My eyes are caked shut./
The only vision I have/
is what God shows me.

Calling A Date A Date: Romantic ImproVerse Iambic Poem Lament

When she flew with a married guy/
to Paradise, I didn’t cry.
Why?
I was just waiting.
Now she at least admits:
They’re dating.

Yes, it’s the pits.
But don’t be alarmed.
I won’t lay awake at night,
nor fight
a battle of wits
with someone who’s half armed.

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Happy Birthday Option: Revolutionary Rhyming IMprov Haiku

If I had your phone/
number, I’d sing. I’ll write poems;/
disturb your slumber.

Early Morning FrontRunner Window Seat: Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku

I’d hoped to get some/
sleep, but the new snow-covered/
views kept me awake.

Early Morning Washing — Thanks, Mom! : Revolutionary ConTEXTing Haiku Lament

When the washer runs /
above your head, you wake up,/
get up, and write more.
OR

When the washer runs /
above your head, you’re forced to/
get up and write more.

Are You Sleeping? Revolutionary IMprov Haiku

She thought that I slept,/
but I was simply watching o’er/
her while she slumbered.

Song To A Neonatal Nurse: Romantic Email Haiku

She welcomes new ones/
to earth, hums comfort and peace./
Can I soothe her cares?

Sonnet Smiling: Romantic IMprov Sonnet

She reeled him in/
with her smile,/
as though made just for him:/
Beautiful, without guile.

She then (sadly) made him wait
as she nodded sleepily.
He could only anticipate
and try not to do so creepily.

Her smile and her profile
made him seek more.
He’d wait awhile;
what was he looking for?

But then she announced he could not be her mate.
His dreams she trounced: “Like Cinderella, it’s too late!”

Bed-And-Breakfast Conundrum: Romantic ImproVerse Haiku Lament

The problem with a /
bed-and-breakfast stay is that /
you want company.