Ski Haikus

(Almost Haikus?)

I am not a poet. Also, I’m pretty sure that purists will say that these aren’t Haikus based on the strictest definition but they follow the 5-7-5 structure so I hope you enjoy these short Haiku-like poems about skiing.

First, a few about ski lifts and lift operators

Please thank your liftie
Waves you out to safely load
And bumping your chair

Bump each chair… gently
Look up the line! Skiers aboard!
Beware the hanger

Wait your turn… slide out
Poles in hand, here comes a chair!
Sit down, grab the bar

One for the snowmakers

Does snow make itself?
Water and air under pressure
Plus a low wet bulb

A reminder to keep your skis tuned

Learn to use a file
The trail is steep and icy
You need sharp edges

Fresh wax… sharp edges
Icy trails, death cookies, crud
Your ass will thank you

And of course my tributes to rock skis

All skis are rock skis
I have heard said many times
Do not fear the rocks!

Those skis look real old
My new ones need protecting
From the stones ad twigs

Old but not too old
File, wax, P tex… and great love
Be bold! Ski! Ski! Ski!

Old yellow XScreams
Still make my heart rate speed up
In autumn and in spring

Thanks for reading

I hope these are at least a little bit amusing to somebody