Discordian Poetry


All great religions have their poetic artforms - Judaism has psalms, Christianity has hymns, Hinduism has the Gitas. Discordianism, although it should be, is no exception. We have the highly prized verse form known as the "Discordian Haiku".

The requirements for Discordian Haiku are very explicit:


Absolutely no exceptions to these rules will be tolerated.


Here are a few examples:

"The Intrepid Traveller"

Left turn, Right turn
Was that my exit there?
Goddammit, pay attention


"Flossing"

In between the teeth
Drag drag drag drag
Blood flow! Aieee!


"Television"

Nothing on that channel
Nothing on that channel
What time is it?


"Car Keys"

Look in the glass dealie
Look behind the thing
Here they are


"Cat Logic"

Wow, am I sleepy
I GOTTA GET OVER THERE NOW!!!
Wow, am I sleepy


"Tuesday Night"

Hello, Welcome to Jack-in-the-Box
I'd like a chicken sandwich, no tomatoes, and a large Dr Pepper
Thank you, drive through


"Morning"

Damn, is that the alarm?
I thought I was dreaming. That sucks.
Just a couple more minutes


"My College Love Life"

So, how about a movie?
Maybe some other time?
I like being friends too


"The Saga of the US Civil War"

People can't have slaves
Yes they can
No they can't


"Monkeys"

Monkeys look fun
I hear they get mean, though
And throw their feces


"Fitness"

I really should exercise
I think I'll go jogging
Where's my other shoe?


"Eating Crawfish"

Rip it in half
Pull out the meat
Think about something else



There are a couple of other practicioners of Discordian Poetry on the web. Both the Mantras of Odorlord Betagon the Transvestite Dreamer and the oo site have pretty good examples. They don't precisely follow the rules and therefore risk eternal torment, but those are the choices one makes.

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