Lament

In 1922, T.S. Eliot wrote “April is the cruelest month…” If you happen to be unfortunate enough to play for the Philadelphia Flyers this season, January is the cruelest month. So far. The Flyers ended the month having fared slightly worse than the Dutch during the Sack of Antwerp and currently have the worst record in the National Hockey League.

Haiku for Flyers Chairman Ed Snider

Chairman of the Board
Ed Snider with silver hair
What is with your team?

Please do not blame Esche
This team could not score a goal
If the puck had eyes.

Dear Ed, in your heart
You must know no hope is left
Let’s melt the ice now.

Morning After Haiku

New Orleans 27, Philadelphia 24

Oh, Andy Reid, large coach
You have been coach for eight years
Why must your teams lose?

Sweet Andy Reid, cheer up
Do not fear unemployment
The Post Office needs help.