I was going to pick a new poetry form for February. But, I’ve decided to continue the exploration of Haiku because my month is shortened. Two trips to New Orleans in thirty days, (I’ll be back in Houston on Wednesday), and new website work (for a site I built) mean that I must focus my attentions away from this blog for a short time.

I’m still writing. In fact, I’ve been working on several Haiku verses that I’ll post when I return home. My Haiku exploration was interesting and fun, and quite a pleasure to explore. I do believe I learned a few things. So, with all this in mind, I’ll extend my foray into Haiku instead of starting on a new poetic form.

For now, I just want to share a quick post about the excitement in the city of New Orleans.

Local Attractions

Super Bowl Forty-
four, Saints in it for the first
time in franchise life.

Mardi Gras has a
diff’rent winter taste with the
Super Bowl at stake.

Traffic’s rerouted
parades and crowds family and
friends celebrate.

Revelers blend two
saying “Who Dat!” to get beads;
“Throw me something’s” out

Election results
reported, visitors checked in,
French Quarter is packed.

New Orleans Saints
fans full of Super Bowl glad
anticipation.

© 2010 Shari Lynne Smothers

I’ve taken a lot of liberties here with the Haiku form. And I hope it’s not too painful to read. But, these lines reflect some of the many things that jumped out at me since I got here on Friday.