The Hip & Hilarious Haiku of Jacqui Wolk by Jacqui Wolk

Gentrification Haiku

Brand new Lexus parked
Outside rehabbed Section 8
My key scrapes side door


The Polish deli
Lost license in zoning change
Starbucks moves in soon


Daley won’t mandate 
Low rent units in high rise
Now free shelters full



Pizza man at door 
My husband isn't here now 
I'll give you a slice 
 

No panties at work 
I bend down for boss' pen 
He gives me bonus 
 

Oh, pool boy, why did 
you leave your hose in the van 
when I'm so dirty