Miss American Haiku

1. A Dream Begins

Music made me smile, I believed I had a chance To make people dance.

2. Winter Strikes

February chill, Paper boy with heavy news — One more step too much.

3. The Music Dies

The day music died, Read about his widowed bride — Miss America.

4. The Refrain Chevy to levee, But the levee had run dry — Whiskey boys sang death.

5. Questions of Faith

Is love in your heart? Can music redeem the soul? Teach me how to move.

6. The Gym Dance Both kicked off their shoes, Dancing sock feet in the gym — Bronc-in’ buck saw all.

7. Lost Youth Pink flower, old truck, I knew I was out of luck — The day music died.

8. The Jester’s Rise

King was looking down, Jester stole his thorny crown — Moss on rolling stone.

9. Space Race Generation lost, Satan laughing with delight — The day music died.

10. Final Silence

The Father, the Son, And the Holy Ghost left town — Lit out for the coast.