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Our Vancouver Olympic Recap: Figure Skating, Curling and Haiku

We admit it. We are part of the millions of Americans who have stayed home to watch Salchows, triple axels, skips and rocks.

Marks left on the ice (drawing by Peggy S. Shearn)

Young people hurl themselves off of mountains / twisting in the air / Other wear spangles and cry. Despite the

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Haiku in Winter/At Winnetka Library/No Cabin Fever

walking through the zoo… / i keep my problems / in proportion
Senyru by Charlotte Digregorio

from the Old Peking Book House, circa 1979

A Senyru is a satirical haiku, focusing on human nature/human weaknesses. There is a lot more to Haiku than just 3 lines and 17 syllables! Find out on Saturday,

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