SUN our providence <br />from its nuclear fusion <br />energy for free! <br /> <br />MERCURY nearest Sun <br />name for a liquid metal <br />too hot for comfort. <br /> <br />VENUS love planet <br />bonding Mercury and Earth <br />too hot to handle. <br /> <br />EARTH unique planet <br />place of intelligent life? <br />no real evidence. <br /> <br />MARS the God of War <br />hope for colonization <br />drinking at Mars Bars! <br /> <br />SATURN coquettish <br />rings on her fingers and toes <br />man's favorite planet! <br /> <br />URANUS mystery <br />lends name to uranium <br />radioactive. <br /> <br />NEPTUNE cold distant <br />it has no liquid water <br />why then the Sea God? <br /> <br />JUPITER powerful <br />God of the Solar System <br />please show Him respect. <br /> <br />PLUTO demoted <br />cartoon character for kids <br />now showing on Sky. <br /> <br />MILKY WAY starship <br />hostel for Solar System <br />high calorie snack! <br /> <br />I love a collection of Haikus on a related subject, <br />this is called a HAIKULT. I have tried to use the <br />classic 5 - 7 - 5 syllable pattern for each PLANET. <br />I would be pleased to receive alternatives! <br /> <br />(John Knight - Colchester - November 2009)<br /><br />John Knight<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/1106-planetary-haiku/
