Jaiku

Coded Poetry

on this day

Dear Posterity,

Dear Posterity,
Einstein legacy to see,
The stars, clarity.

Genius

Foamaha Haha

Foam rises, joy soars,  
Children laugh, bubbles delight,
Crowds cheer, smiles ignite.

Lead Size

Lead size? Oh! The fuss.
In this academic bust,
I trust in college.

https://sharpie.com/

Mechanical pencil sizes typically range from 0.3mm to 2.0mm, with variations in between. Each size serves a distinct purpose:

  1. 0.3mm: Ideal for precise, detailed work such as technical drawing, drafting, or intricate sketches. It allows for fine lines and intricate details.
  2. 0.5mm: A versatile option suitable for general writing, note-taking, and drawing. It offers a balance between precision and boldness, suitable for everyday tasks.
  3. 0.7mm: Commonly used for everyday writing and drawing tasks. It provides a slightly bolder line compared to 0.5mm, making it suitable for a variety of applications.
  4. 0.9mm: Offers a thicker line ideal for sketching, shading, and filling in larger areas. It provides more visibility and is less prone to breakage compared to finer leads.
  5. 1.3mm and 2.0mm: These sizes are even thicker, primarily used for bold lines, shading, and sketching. They are less common but offer versatility for artists and individuals who prefer thicker lines.

Each size caters to different preferences, writing styles, and tasks, allowing users to choose the one that best suits their needs for precision, boldness, and versatility.

Soft Spot

Blossom’s bloom in sight,
His lens and the wondrous light,
Nature’s secrets bright.

SWU
Hole in My Bucket

Hole in My Bucket

Bucket, dear Liza,
What's the fix, please advise-a?
I can't deny ya.
There's a hole in my bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza,
There's a hole in my bucket, dear Liza, a hole.

        Then mend it, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,
        Then mend it, dear Henry, dear Henry, mend it.
 
With what shall I mend it, dear Liza, dear Liza?
With what shall I mend it, dear Liza, with what?

        With straw, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,
        With straw, dear Henry, dear Henry, with straw.

The straw is too long, dear Liza, dear Liza,
The straw is too long, dear Liza, too long.

        Then cut it, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,
        Then cut it, dear Henry, dear Henry, cut it.

With what shall I cut it, dear Liza, dear Liza?
With what shall I cut it, dear Liza, with what?

        With a knife, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,
        With a knife, dear Henry, dear Henry, a knife.

The knife is too dull, dear Liza, dear Liza,
The knife is too dull, dear Liza, too dull.

        Then sharpen it, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,
        Then sharpen it, dear Henry, dear Henry, sharpen it.

With what shall I sharpen it, dear Liza, dear Liza?
With what shall I sharpen it, dear Liza, with what?

        With a stone, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,
        With a stone, dear Henry, dear Henry, a stone.

The stone is too dry, dear Liza, dear Liza,
The stone is too dry, dear Liza, too dry.

        Then wet it, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,
        Then wet it, dear Henry, dear Henry, wet it.

With what shall I wet it, dear Liza, dear Liza?
With what shall I wet it, dear Liza, with what?

        With water, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,
        With water, dear Henry, dear Henry, with water.

In what shall I fetch it, dear Liza, dear Liza?
In what shall I fetch it, dear Liza, in what?

        In a bucket, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry,
        In a bucket, dear Henry, dear Henry, in a bucket.

But there's a hole in my bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza,
There's a hole in my bucket, dear Liza, a hole.

hello.

Innovation's lore. 
Knock, knock. Future at the door.
Let hammer's arc soar.

https://apple.com/1984

[In march the drones]
"Today we celebrate the first glorious anniversary of the Information Purification Directives.
[Anya Major enters, pursued by the po.]
We have created for the first time in all history a garden of pure ideology, where each worker may bloom, secure from the pests of any contradictory true thoughts.
Our Unification of Thoughts is more powerful a weapon than any fleet or army on earth.
We are one people, with one will, one resolve, one cause.
Our enemies shall talk themselves to death and we will bury them with their own confusion.
[Hammer is thrown at the screen]
We shall prevail!
[Boom!]
On January 24th Apple Computer will introduce Macintosh. And you'll see why 1984 won't be like '1984.'"

Apple revolutionised personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Apple’s five software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, and iCloud. Apple’s more than 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it.


LVIII-ku Prediction

LVIII :)
Gridiron dance Swift sparks fly,
Open victories.

“If you’re not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you’ve launched too late.”

Matt

“Just be yourself, there is no one better.”

Tay Tay

Loving Hearts

Thankful times of need,
Coffee at hand, stethoscope,
Loving hearts still bleed.

To all the healthcare professionals dedicating their livlihood to saving and improving each one, I extend my deepest gratitude and admiration. Your unwavering commitment, selflessness, and expertise are nothing short of heroic. From the doctors and nurses on battling frontlines to the researchers pioneering groundbreaking treatments, your efforts ripple far beyond the confines of hospitals and clinics. You are the unsung heroes whose compassion and resilience shine in the darkest of times.

Any and all of your sacrifices and dedication have touched countless lives, offering hope, comfort, and healing to those in need. Your tireless work reminds us all of the incredible power of humanity and the importance of solidarity. You are champions of health and wellbeing, and for that, we all should be eternally grateful.

Jetpack

Code changes what now?
Dollars upfront, take a bow.
User flow (UF), boost it somehow.

https://github.com/Automattic/jetpack-production/releases/tag/13.0

Guillain-Barré syndrome

Wings of a feather
It’s our enduring tether
Never to sever

Feathers are the weightless structures that allow creatures to fly. Providing insulation and protection, feathers are soft and light and flexible. Hundreds to thousands of feathers surround the body, the majority of which are smaller downy feathers that provide insulation. The larger, stiff flight feathers provide lift and maneuverability up in the air.

Considerations

Autumn leaves now fall,
Whispering secrets to all,
Haiku’s gentle call.

In traditional haiku poetry, rhyme isn’t typically used, as the focus is more on the syllable count and the imagery. However…

Etymology

One, Two, Three, Four, Five
One, Two, Three, Four, Five, and, Six
One, Two, Three, Four, Five

Haikus ancient art,
From Japan’s poetic heart,
Nature’s whispers start.


RAGBRAI-ku

Rolling hills command,
Pedals push, sweat stains the land,
RAGBRAI LI, planned.

https://ragbrai.com

Good Faith

Cyber crimes unfold,
FBI tracks through the code,
Justice tell it told.

Justice

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry, his sage fades,
Silent film reels turning down,
Swing that bat down low.

Release of Windows 10

Wingdings was included in Windows 10, showing its continued relevance.

Windows ten arrives
Wingdings in the future’s light
Icons still survive

Clean Air

Smoke-filled air now gone,
Zoo Bar’s breeze sings a new song,
Health blooms, joy prolongs.

71-5716

iPhone 2 point no!

iPhone’s grand debut,
Two-point-oh brought joy, yet rue,
July’s launch, trials grew.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1644897

9/11 Conspiracy Theory Involves Wingdings

A conspiracy theory emerged after 9/11, falsely linking Wingdings symbols to predictions of the event.

Shadows cross the font
Misread symbols stir the mind
Fear shapes what we see.

Hartman

Phil’s light extinguished,
Nineteen ninety-eight’s ga-rief,
“Fire, good,” echoes brief.

Frankenstein

Wingdings 2 and 3 Release

Wingdings 2 and 3 were released, adding more symbols and icons to the original font.

Fresh symbols emerge
More designs for all to see
Language without words.

The Tarantingo

Guns, twists of fate's dance,
Vincent / Jules advance,
Fiction's pulp entrance.

Release of Windows 3.1

Wingdings was officially introduced as part of the Windows 3.1 operating system, allowing users to access a wide range of symbols.

Windows brings new light,
Wingdings find their way to screens,
Symbols dance in night.

Release of Windows 3.0

Release of Windows 3.0

Wingdings was developed around this time as a symbolic font for future integration into Windows operating systems.

Symbols take their place,
Hidden in the code’s embrace,
A font is born new.
Pira-ku

Pira-ku

Frozen void they sail,
Adventure in quest prevail,
Pirate’s frosty tale.

Take a Look at Me Now

Take a Look at Me Now

Fugitive’s beauty,
Corruption chased, power fled,
Love, obsession, death.

Phil Collins
How can I just let you walk away?
Just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here taking every breath, with you, ooh
You're the only one who really knew me at all
How can you just walk away from me?
When all I can do is watch you leave
'Cos we've shared the laughter and the pain and even shared the tears
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now, oh there's just an empty space
And there's nothin' left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Ooh, take a look at me now, well there's just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And that's what I've got to face
Instrumental
I wish, I could just make you turn around
Turn around and see me cry
There's so much I need to say to you so many reasons why
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now, well there's just an empty space
And there's nothin' left here to remind me, just the memory of your face
Now take a look at me now, 'cos there's just an empty space
But to wait for you, is all I can do and that's what I've got to face
Take a good look at me now, 'cos I'll still be standin' here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
It's the chance I've gotta take
Instrumental
Take a look at me now

Humdrum Sodgering

Sweating in the field,
Sogering’s subtle resistance,
Silent rebel’s work.

Fredrick Law Olmsted