"unseen cigar" gives it so many other layers of meaning, not just sinister ones referring to the political 'greebies' behind the scene.
If connected to British politics could relate to Churchill, where there was a need for a great statesman for to unify the nation against an intimidating threat.
November 2nd, 2010 at 8:52 pm
an election crowd’s heat wrinkles the night sky
November 3rd, 2010 at 12:42 am
nice one, Mr. Kacian
November 3rd, 2010 at 2:42 am
Brilliant!
November 3rd, 2010 at 3:43 am
Excellent, Jim. Sad but true.
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:16 am
"unseen cigar" gives it so many other layers of meaning, not just sinister ones referring to the political 'greebies' behind the scene.
If connected to British politics could relate to Churchill, where there was a need for a great statesman for to unify the nation against an intimidating threat.
Alan
November 15th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Great haiku. It has stayed in my mind since election day.