Please welcome my guest Jeannine Bergers Everett. Jeannine has created her own poetic form, and she shares her inspiration, and some of her funniest poems, with us here.
Strangely enough, the driving force behind Momaiku was Facebook.
I left my stressful and very serious consulting job to spend more time with my son. The pace of my professional life left me disconnected from many of my friends—keeping in touch consistently fell to the bottom of the to-do list. Without the distraction of a career, I had time to find my way back to the friendships I’d neglected.
Facebook was like crack for stay-at-home Moms, and I was no different. Almost everyone I knew was there, and I treasured those little snippets of their daily lives. I wanted to join the conversation, but I wanted to do it in my own way. I’m creative and unique, I thought. I will only post in haiku form.
Momaiku was born. My friends started passing my haiku around. I developed a following. I launched Momaiku.com a year ago, where I post five days a week. Luckily, my son is a constant source of entertainment and inspiration, and when he doesn’t comply, I just make stuff up.
Teenagers usually have an agenda, and it usually includes you
“I love you” he said
You need a ride somewhere, right?
Yeah. That’s what I thought
I know you don’t like to be seen with me, but really?
“Could you sit elsewhere?”
Dude – it’s a teacher conference
“What if I say please?”
Your laundry pile, a.k.a. your floor, is meowing
Please clean up your room
“Why do you care? It’s my space.”
The cat is missing
Even mothers have their limits
I know that I said
I’d love you just as you are
But I meant nicer
It’s futile to suggest that it’s never too early to study for finals
“Why study now?
I’ll be smarter tomorrow”
Wouldn’t bet on it
How do you express yourself creatively, on Facebook or otherwise? How do you share the absurdity of your everyday life?
About Jeannine Bergers Everett...
The official company line – Writer, musician and Red Sox fan. Escaped prisoner of corporate life happily sharing my humorous but philosophical take on parenting and life’s other absurdities at Mobyjoecafe.com. Alter ego of Momaiku, regular contributor to Quaver Music’s education blog, and member of Wordsmith Studios. Recently finished my first novel and hoping for the best.
This is so amazing! Thanks for sharing this, Julia. And congrats, Jeannine! These are so creative and fun. 🙂
I love the first one about needing a ride. Although, I find that sort of sweet-talking for favors clearly resounds with adults as well! Needless to say I was the family babysitter. 😉
Momaiku loves you all back…
The jokes may be cheap
But the laughter is priceless
Come by anytime
Yay! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed these! Thanks for stopping by!
Great to find out a little more about Jeannine and how Momaiku came to be. If you are a mom, you will recognize the truth in each Momaiku.
i love momaiku! i only hope i can figure out something so cool!
This is great! “Facebook was like crack for stay-at-home Moms” – indeed! Momaiku is the perfect little bite of humor in an overwhelming newsfeed. I always enjoy reading them! Thanks for the laughs. 🙂
Oh, the haikus are hilarious! I’m glad you highlighted Jeannine in your post!
Momaiku is the best! Thanks to both of you!
Hahaha, I love these! My fave is the parent-teacher conference. After teaching middle and high school, I can see where you get enough “gems” to write haiku 5 days a week. Teens crack me up.
Momaiku is brilliant! I love the concept. I’m an instant fan now. I especially appreciated the Sit elsewhere… and the clean up your room… but they were ALL funny! Thanks Julia and Jeannine for the interview.
Congratulations on creating this special style and thank you for all the laughs.
How wonderful! I could never be this creative. Love it!!
Thanks ladies! Glad you enjoy Momaiku- check out Jeannine’s site for regular laughs!
Momaiku is amazing! Thanks Julia & Jeannine for such a great guest post. I wish I was clever enough to condense my thoughts in such a clear, concise way!