Songs in Haiku
Lyrics distilled to three lines of verse
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Reelin' and Rockin'
He looks at his watch
while dancing the night away.
Fun until dawn breaks.
One Dozen Berrys
(1958)
Chuck Berry
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Little Girls Eyes
Nothing can compare,
to the love and joy found in
my little girl's eyes.
5
(1998)
Lenny Kravitz
Friday, November 28, 2008
Heaven
Imagine a place
where nothing ever happens...
Heaven is boring!
Fear of Music
(1979)
Talking Heads
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Cold Turkey
High fever and pain,
cold turkey is living hell
not just leftovers.
Cold Turkey
(single - 1969)
Plastic Ono Band
Thankful
Love can change your life.
I’m thankful for the blessing,
of you in my life.
Thankful
(2003)
Kelly Clarkson
My Thanksgiving
Reviewing his life,
he knows appreciation
is way overdue.
Inside Job
(2000)
Don Henley
Thank You
An unhappy boy
finds the woman of his dreams
and sings of his love.
De Nova
(2005)
The Redwalls
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Adia
Did I let you down?
No blame – we all can falter.
We are innocent.
Surfacing
(1997)
Sarah McLachlan
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Total Eclipse of the Heart
Crazy woman runs
the gamut of emotions.
Don't turn around, dude!
Faster Than the Speed of Night
(1983)
Bonnie Tyler
Monday, November 24, 2008
Blue (Da Ba Dee)
Monochromatic
is his world and emotions...
Everything is blue!
Europop
(1999)
Eiffel 65
Sunday, November 23, 2008
That Old Black Magic
I feel it inside.
Your name kindles my desire.
You’re the love for me.
That Old Black Magic
(single - 1943)
Glenn Miller
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Womanizer
He has got a way
with the ladies--lots of 'em.
But she isn't fooled.
Circus
(2008)
Britney Spears
Friday, November 21, 2008
Freewill
Believing in fate
or a celestial presence
deflects blame from self.
Permanent Waves
(1980)
Rush
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