{"id":382,"date":"2026-05-25T14:44:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T18:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.surveyyoda.com\/?p=382"},"modified":"2026-05-25T14:44:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T18:44:54","slug":"back-into-the-haiku-just-when-you-thought-it-was-safe-to-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.surveyyoda.com\/?p=382","title":{"rendered":"Back Into the Haiku, Just When You Thought it was Safe to Go"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More bad haiku that no one asked for and doesn&#8217;t need.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/substack.com\/@surveyyoda\"><\/a>Because January\u2019s non-haikus weren\u2019t bad enough!<br><a href=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!EiGP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6f5e3ad2-03fb-47f3-b6b3-2db406a15390_1024x1536.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><br>Feb1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snowcrete &#8211; this year\u2019s word?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, at least I can feel it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like rain, in my bones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prep and Demo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not nearly as much fun as<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">as \u201cPrep and Landing\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commute\u2019s returning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The usual cars<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Same place and same time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So very messed up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The poor swimmers with few Meets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With States just ahead<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s been a good day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The enchiladas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Made it a great one<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s Monday, Part Five\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How did clich\u00e9 and dad jokes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Become my default?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ticonderoga<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dixon. Soft. Number 2. Orange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greets my coffee cup<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Downhill, disaster<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Except for Easy Breezy gold<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And now, Super Bowl<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why is it so hot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nearly empty Monday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Office thermostats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tony on a rant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seiko Sea Urchin on strap<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a good day, no?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunshine on wet roads<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did not impact the commute<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unceasing surprise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb12<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hampton Aquaplex<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Championships swim meet site<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wearing shorts in Feb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb13<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friday the thirteenth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On deck, stopwatches in hand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thumbs get a workout<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb14<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hearts, candy, cards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goggles, caps, towels, whistles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy Valentines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last day a fast day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some meets fly by, others drag<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like suits in warm-ups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb16<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recovery day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laundry sorted and folded<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the counters cleared<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb17<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red lights, fog, podcasts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The resetting of passwords<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuesday that\u2019s Monday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb18<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working from my home<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Office and kitchen table<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candle and notebook<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb19<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First stop? The cafe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breakfast burrito, needed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make it today<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb20<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s Jeffuary!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It beats Valentine\u2019s Day easy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best day of the month!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb21<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday, the couch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Has called our names, we answer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And watch, folding clothes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb22<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Airport fav? Dulles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, even people movers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are special to me<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb23<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did I miss the storm?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May have traded winter storm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a trade show one<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb24<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conference cold<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Makes rest a chore I\u2019m not doing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More coffee, please, thanks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are things sadder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Than a Vegas casino<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Wednesday morning&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb26<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home, at long (long) last<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quick drive, clothes sorted, away<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And great demo prep!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb27<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Glad to have a day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spent around her, if only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a little while<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb28<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday, not in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The park, but errands are run<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shower heads installed<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More bad haiku that no one asked for and doesn&#8217;t need. Because January\u2019s non-haikus weren\u2019t bad enough!Feb1 Snowcrete &#8211; this year\u2019s word? 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