Poet Nation
A haiku is a Japanese verse form consisting of three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables. Tedy Bruschi is a 247 lb. Patriots linebacker. Combine the two with the wit of Boston.com readers and this is what you get.
Straightforward and to the point:
Like a caged lion
His cold stare paralyzes
This is his jungle
Jonathan, Saugus
Bruschi on the field
Chattering teeth, knees shaking
Offense will eat sod
Mylah, Lynn
Hits running backs hard
Picks off balls and runs them back
Quarterback's nightmare
Adi, Cleveland
I saw fifty-four
Coming fast, then the darkness
Help me find my spleen
Eric, Merrimack, NH
Of course, some alcohol analogies:
Budweiser is great
Coors Light too, but nothing beats
An ice-cold Bruschi
Skip, Newport, ME
Name sounds like a beer
But it feels like the hard stuff
When he tackles you
Jon, Sudbury
Beer flows from my hat
Bruschi is my favorite Pat
Foam finger raised proud
Jesse, Allston
Looking ahead to after the Super Bowl:
When he has free time
Bruschi should buy a warm coat
Cold parade next Feb.
Jimmy, South Boston
A Gil Santos impersonation:
Quarterback drops back
Intercepted by Bruschi!
Touchdown Patriots!
Bob, Hollis, ME
A little comedy:
CHIPs Patrol you ask?
Look like Estrada I do,
Then I tackle you
Dan, Lowell
And finally, the winning haiku. The following embodies Bruschi's hard-nosed work ethic, the fan adoration, and of course his importance to the team looking forward to the Super Bowl. Congratulations to Mike from Brockton, who submitted the following.
All full tilt full time
Bru-Schi rains down from the fans
Is your leg okay?
