Laurence Stacey is a writer, martial artist, and graduate student of
English at Kennesaw State University. He is co-editor of the web
journal Haiku News and teaches Developmental Reading at Chattahoochee
Technical College.
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I always appreciate this author entering the world of socio-economic dynamics, social injustice, and business or political ethics, or lack therein:
end of the
corporate ladder
autumn thistle
—LAURENCE STACEY
A haiku, it has a seasonal reference, that is not just natural history, but an allusion to people bent on careers that are only self-serving, and only that while in employment. It can be an empty success once retired, or made to retire.
The autumn thistle is a thing of beauty, but it has its brittle nature, its dryness, too.
A wonderfully deep haiku full of layers and sadness.
Very nice.
Great haiku – definitely winner material for the Financial Times haiku competition!
Very nice except the golden parachute is white. Ron Grognet
Evocative of the barbs and stings of outrageous fortune. They are unlikely to injure seriously but enough to put you off.
Highly enjoyable!
marion
I always appreciate this author entering the world of socio-economic dynamics, social injustice, and business or political ethics, or lack therein:
end of the
corporate ladder
autumn thistle
—LAURENCE STACEY
A haiku, it has a seasonal reference, that is not just natural history, but an allusion to people bent on careers that are only self-serving, and only that while in employment. It can be an empty success once retired, or made to retire.
The autumn thistle is a thing of beauty, but it has its brittle nature, its dryness, too.
A wonderfully deep haiku full of layers and sadness.
warm regards,
Alan