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Haiku 2015-12-27

The Force Awakens
Basically A New New Hope
But better this time

I choose your outfit
Based on what is on the butt
Today: rock guitar

Eat with family
Don’t talk about politics
Happy Thanksgiving

Sing “O Canada”
To our daughter in case of
Trump presidency

Cold, dry winter air
It’s shriveling my fingers
Wedding ring slips off

New optometrist
Immediately points out
My flat corneas

This stainless steel pot
Years of use have left it stained
What do I call it?

I will hang a sign
“Stop fucking jackhammering
Baby is sleeping”

I have accepted
I will never be “cool dad”
“Weird dad” suits me fine

Where did she come from?
The baby in the cat hat
Her mom has lost it