Sign of the times

((a haiku sequence) 


        again, she tidies
        the almost empty desk
        another lay-off


        job fair 
        the line keeps growing
        longer and longer

 
        foreclosed house
        the children’s swing
        stops swinging

 
        tent city
        they welcome
        the newcomers


World Haiku Review
Vol. 7, Issue 2, August 2009

Cory Aquino

Roses
and rosaries
stopped the tanks and soldiers;
people power tested and won
that day.
Today
yellow flowers adorn her grave
first lady president,
a mere housewife,
she said.

Baseball Freeway Series

wearing an Angel cap
and a Dodger's t-shirt
ready for Freeway series