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Court Jester

A Haiku

By D. J. ReddallPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Norm Macdonald on Saturday Night Live

Jesters who reveal

Ugly truths with their jesting

Are soon rushed offstage

Haiku

About the Creator

D. J. Reddall

I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarran2 years ago

    Ah isn't that the truth! Loved your Haiku!

  • B2 years ago

    A great point! At least they used their momentary platform to bring awareness to something they're trying to change, and not cast aside their values for a cheap laugh and a paycheck. Oh, to be a bard. Lol.

  • Rachel Deeming2 years ago

    I need to know about this. I'd laugh along with those dimples.

  • Gerard DiLeo2 years ago

    Case in point.

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