Haikus For My Boos
Yes, That Means You, Crew!
In honor of National Haiku Poetry Day, I decided to put pen to paper this morning and write a trio of poems about Past, Present, and Pride.
I dedicate these to you, the Collide Press Crew:
Love in every hue Stars align when boys hold hands Pride shines ever true Sunlight on his skin Laughter dancing through the breeze Love without a care Our hands intertwine Waves applaud along the shore Freedom feels like this
Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)!
Clint 🌈✌️
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THE MO’ YOU KNOW
Bæddel and bædling are Old English terms referring to non-normative sexual or gender categories. Occurring in a small number of medieval glossaries and penitentials (guides for religious penance), the exact meaning of the terms (and their distinction, if any) are debated by scholars. (Wikipedia)
ON THIS DAY = APRIL 17
BIRTHDAYS
1837 = J. P. Morgan = American banker and financier
1897 = Thornton Wilder = American playwright and novelist 🌈
1910 = Ivan Goff = Australian screenwriter and producer
1918 = William Holden = American actor
1923 = Harry Reasoner = American soldier and journalist
1923 = Lindsay Anderson = English actor and filmmaker
1929 = James Last = German-American bassist, composer, and bandleader
1934 = Don Kirshner = American songwriter and producer
1935 = Bud Paxson = American broadcaster
1939 = Robert Miller = American art dealer
1942 = Buster Williams = American jazz bassist
1948 = Jan Hammer = Czech composer and producer
1954 = Michael Sembello = American singer-songwriter
1954 = Roddy Piper = Canadian professional wrestler and actor
1957 = Nick Hornby = English novelist, essayist, lyricist, and screenwriter
1959 = Sean Bean = English actor
1967 = Kimberly Elise = American actor
1967 = Liz Phair = American singer-songwriter
1972 = Jennifer Garner = American actor
1974 = Victoria Beckham = English singer and fashion designer
1977 = Michal Jagelka = Czech actor and voice actor 🌈
1985 = Luke Mitchell = Australian actor and model
1985 = Rooney Mara = American actor
1989 = Avi Kaplan = American singer-songwriter
EVENTS
1492 = Spain and Christopher Columbus sign the Capitulations of Santa Fe for his voyage to Asia to acquire spices. This promises him 10% of all riches found and the governorship of any lands encountered.
1907 = The Ellis Island immigration center processes 11,747 people, more than on any other day.
1959 = Imitation Of Life is released in theaters.
1965 = Ten gay men and lesbians silently picket the White House on April 17th and the United Nations on the 18th after learning that Cuba was placing homosexuals in forced labor camps. Staged by the East Coast Homophile Organization (ECHO), it’s one of the first ever public demonstrations for gay and lesbian rights.
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“My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate.”
Thornton Wilder
“When you're safe at home you wish you were having an adventure; when you're having an adventure you wish you were safe at home.”
Thornton Wilder
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Soft cinnamon skin
Hot hardness taut with passion
Pearls splash upon flesh
Fervent lips on mine
Sayonara sweet prince
Until tomorrow
Loved your haiku. I'm pathetic at attempting poetry or any other form of publicated material. I also want to note the inclusion of World Hemophilia Day. I have a son who has hemophilia. Most people don't realize that there are actually several different causes of hemophilia besides the classic cause of the most common - low clotting factor 8, as is the cause of my son's and is by far the most common form. In addition, few realize that there are 3 levels of hemophilia -- severe, moderate, and mild. The severe form is the one that most people know, as they are the ones who suffer so vary much from spontaneous bleeds and the joint problems that inevitably develop. The mild form is just that, so mild that the patient never has any spontaneous bleeding or even bleeding from most injuries, but can have serious bleeding if undergoing surgical procedures. The moderate form, which is the one my son has, also don't have spontaneous bleeds, but falls, ankle twists, and other mild trauma virtually always result in joint bleeds that require treatment. They also must always have treatment before any dental or physical surgery in order to avoid problems. Even with treatment, many, including my son, eventually develop very bad joints, particularly in the ankle, knee, and hip. Treatment now is very effective, but also grotesquely expensive. As a large man adult, one single treatment can cost about $25000 and sometimes treatment is needed for as many as 3-5 consecutive days. Thought our readers might find this info helpful in better understanding the condition.