secondhand haiku: metaphor or practical advice?



metaphor or practical advice

This installment of the secondhand series comes from Bob, my longest-tenured friend (we go back to the mid single-digit years). Bob is also one of those whose contributions have been long awaited, and I’m relieved to see he hasn’t forgotten me. Sadly, his haiku touches on a remedy to which I must resort all too often.

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My doctor told me
to alleviate the pain
ice can be useful

by howard

September 18th, 2009

  • Awesome handwritten style of micro-poetry. Thank you for sharing. I would love to contribute. Clicking on the "find out how, now"!
  • i'd love to see your contribution, Cheryl. (any questions, please feel free
    to email or comment with them)
  • PJ
    Good advice, Bob. I also have to resort to icing myself up more than I'd like ;-)
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