Wifeless Husband Haikus

Approximately once a quarter, Tanya travels for work. When she does, I find that I am inspired to write about her and my experiences while she's away. However, since it's me, I can't write in a normal way; instead, I compose haikus. Here is the full collection to date.

Wifeless Husband Haiku 1

when tanya travels

in the pantry treasure hides

p b and j lunch!

--rusty

Wifeless Husband Haiku 2

the dishes pile up

with laundry in the hamper

chores don't do themselves

--rusty

Wifeless Husband Haiku (3)

australia is

a hard thing to fit into

a proper haiku

--rusty

Wifeless Husband Haiku 4

slovenly living

i don't have to make the bed

and the seat is UP!

--rusty

Wifeless Husband Haiku 5

five o'clock shadow

no one here to remind me

when did i last shave?

--rusty

Wifeless Husband Haiku 6

this morning i feel

the west wind that brings you home.

anticipation

--rusty

#WifelessHusbandHaiku 7

once again, you leave

now i must determine lunch

cin'mon frosted flakes!

--rusty

#WifelessHusbandHaiku 8

normally she makes

tasty salads for our lunch

where are my cookies?

--rusty

#WifelessHusbandHaiku 9

should the blade be used

to tame the facial whiskers?

i think not today

--rusty

#WifelessHusbandHaiku 10

your plants are in need

"add nutrients now" it says

electrolytes craved?

--rusty

#WifelessHusbandHaiku 11

tossing and turning

the dryer is amaze-balls

easily amused

--rusty

#WifelessHusbandHaiku 12-1

she returns today

what is the state of the house?

i am *such* a slob!

--rusty

#WifelessHusbandHaiku 12-2

vacuuming, dusting,

laundry, and dishes are done

housekeeping panic

--rusty

#WifelessHusbandHaiku 13

yet another trip

this time will be different

#resistslovenry

--rusty

#WifelessHusbandHaiku 14

now it's eight o'clock

laundry and vacuuming done

i am still on track!

--rusty

#WifelessHusbandHaiku 15

countertops are clean

what on earth is happening?!

ahead of schedule?!

--rusty

#WifelessHusbandHaiku 16

thunderstorms last night

difficult to sleep again

no cuddle-buddy!

--rusty

#WifelessHusbandHaiku 17

twenty-four hours

and the atlantic ocean

between you and i

--rusty