Long Island musings for National Haiku Day

Today is National Haiku Day. In observance, we offer these thoughts.

 Mario did well.

Andrew has big shoes to fill,

and tougher terrain.

Pensions threaten us.

What was and will be promised?

What promises kept?

Tax cuts for the rich

and for everyone else, too.

Whatever rich means.

Massive deficit.

Will it be our destruction

or a conquered foe?

Two-point-eight million

on our lovely Long Island,

all stuck in traffic.

Christmas draws nearer.

Hanukkah's bright lights are past.

Be joyful, always.

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