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Wednesday, August 08, 2012

Rust Belt

an empty house at the end

of autumn

First published in A Hundred Gourds

John McDonald said...: Q4love it bill
john; 8:51 AM
Gillena Cox said...: why is Rust Belt in caps is it the name of a place

much love...; 9:49 AM
Monika said...: I didn't understand this haiku before I read about Rust Belt in Wikipedia. Now I'm able to appreciate it fully - especially the "house at the end of autumn".; 12:03 PM
Bill said...: Thanks, John.

Gillena, I find that "Rust Belt" is commonly capitalized, although most Americans would recognize the term with or without capitals. It refers to an area of the US fallen on economic hard times due to the withdrawal or decline of large-scale manufacturing.

Thanks for mentioning the Wikipedia article, Monika. It's a good place to start for anyone who wants more information.; 5:01 PM
Frank... said...: I too was puzzled by 'Rust Belt'. Once people leave decay seems to set in quickly. Nice observation, Bill...; 5:18 AM
Danaelle said...: I did like Monika and know i can really appreciate this haiku !; 11:11 AM
Adelaide said...: another good one, Bill

Adelaide; 1:57 PM
Bill said...: Thanks, Frank, Daniele, and Adelaide. Just got back rom a long weekend in the mountains with a side trip to the opera in Cooperstown NY.; 11:03 AM

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