11-22-63 Haiku

Assassination is the extreme form of censorship. ~ George Bernard Shaw

Warm November day--
Shots fired at president
Blood stains on pink suit

Author's Note

America's innocence was ripped from her that balmy afternoon in November of '63.

Reviews

[Joyce S. Greene]

And she wouldn't take it off for quite a while - she said she wanted them to know what they'd done to Jack. What a horrible day that was! My parents loved President Kennedy very much. Dad took my sister and myself to watch his Inaugural Parade. It was a cold January day, but it was a very exciting one for all of us. I was only about 12 at the time. Your poem brings back many memories - Rebecca. I remember watching Ruby kill Oswald on our black & white TV. Thanks for your memorable poem, it means a lot to me.

[Rebecca Buller]

Thank you for the review, Joyce! That's incredible that you saw his Inaugural Parade. You were witnessing history, yet didn't know it at the time. Even if one didn't agree with his policies, he brought a sense of optimism to the country. (I'm only 27, so I only know what I've read & heard about that era.) Thanks again & I'll read some of your work very soon:)

[Frieda P]

Gave my goosebumps chills! That pink suit, a defining moment for sure....

[Rebecca Buller]

Very, very sure. Thank you for reading, Frieda:-)

[Frieda P]

My pleasure Rebecca, sad piece of history, and I was always a fan of Jackie O.

[BillTemple]

Certainly a defining moment in history

[Rebecca Buller]

Yes, it was. Thank you for reading:-)

[lee von cleef]

Cool thoughts for a summer day , He gave us the Green Beret.

[Rebecca Buller]

Thank you for reading:)

[Rebecca Buller]

I see it re happening in front of my eyes, looking at the left corner up high... to catch a thing... but alas... it was a tragical day at your country. Heartfelt senryu here. I was there through your words again for a moment.

-Elisa

[Rebecca Buller]

Thank you so much, Eli. I appreciate the review:-)

My pleasure Rebecca :) always!

[Rebecca Buller]

:-) :-) :-)

[Sami Khalil]

A historic poem on John F. Kennedy...Bravo..................

[Rebecca Buller]

Indeed I am, my friend:-)

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...:)

[Rebecca Buller]

But of course, lol! :) :)

[Sami Khalil]

^^~^^:)....

[Bare Trees]

This puts it all into perspective well. I read a chapter of Jackie Kennedy's book that described that day. It was so horrific. Good haiku from you Rebecca.

[Rebecca Buller]

Thank you for the review, Blip. According to something I read, Jackie didn't even recall jumping on the back of the car after it happened. Just awful.

[Bare Trees]

I've read that. She supposedly gave differing accounts at different times.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A touching and horrific piece that stabs at the reader, well done.

[Rebecca Buller]

Thank you so much, Thomas. I appreciate the review:-)

[Chris]

thoughtful impact on the senses. Lead to more thoughtflows on the subject.

[Rebecca Buller]

Thank you for the review, Chris:-)