This week in haiku

Holiday’s over,

Kids far away and busy.

Must adjust AGAIN.

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The house is grubby,

But the bedroom is gorgeous.

Let’s just hang out there.

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We’re mourning Bowie,

And then more tragic news comes;

Dear Alan Rickman.

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GOP debate:

Reality show trash-talk.

We need gravitas.

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Task list a mile long,

Just to keep the house running.

Typical Friday.