Guess I was a bit upset this morning (also in a hurry) when I posted my caLLigula haiku! Sorry about that, but somehow striking the L twice made me feel more powerful — more in control — an illusion.

grandstand showboat mate

caught in lines of spun nonsense

hangs in sticky web

*****

I am not a crook

Caligula spouts to world

transparent as glass

*****

false intentions lie

deceit intended

deception in check

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Stay tuned to NPR and other balanced news sources — this is only the beginning.