whateverneveram3n Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 In the spirit of doing something creative to pass the time (and stress) from now until whenever I hear from my last two schools...I thought perhaps starting an express-yourself-in-haiku thread was in order. Here's mine: waiting on who knows mind unable to do much time baits breath for now hopefully somebody can come up with something funny instead of depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riss287 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Constantly checking Emails that never come in Press refresh again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whateverneveram3n Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Constantly checking Emails that never come in Press refresh again hahaha. This literally just made me laugh out loud. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riss287 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 AWWW thanks! Your's was good too! I used to love haikus in creative writing in high school. It's about the only poetry besides limericks that I can make sound halfway decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankdux Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 funded acceptance it was nothing but a dream re-apply next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frecklez301 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hurry to apply; Wait for months for reply; All I do is sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galatea Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 (though this isn't a haiku) Dear Rejection-Letter Writer, In many ways I hate thee, From head to tiny toes, I would like to kick thee And punch thy humongous nose. I wish thee were a cockroach, I would smash thee with a broom Search every nook and corner And spray the entire room. I wonder how it would be If thee were blade of grass I'd pull thee out by thy root And feed the cows that pass. In many ways I hate thee From head to shiny heel. Some day I will pinch thee And my wrath thy then will feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TulipOHare Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 (though this isn't a haiku) Dear Rejection-Letter Writer, Haw! Who says CS folks ain't literary? Nice work. Ok, here's my attempts: My brain on display Adcoms poke and prod solely For own amusement My study patients want you to fund me fully. Don't let them down please. Our new god: website that says "Pending decision." Wtf? Come on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyfilmfest Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Such uncertainty. Grad Cafe now my best friend, I sink in my seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riss287 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Haw! Who says CS folks ain't literary? Nice work. Ok, here's my attempts: My brain on display Adcoms poke and prod solely For own amusement My study patients want you to fund me fully. Don't let them down please. Our new god: website that says "Pending decision." Wtf? Come on! Your last one was absolutely fabulous!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinventing Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 There's no news no news Happy sad hopeful or mad All all all all all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nandelle Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 decision: admit but what about the funding? waiting continues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whateverneveram3n Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 bahaha. I agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TulipOHare Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 bahaha. I agree! Aww, y'all are sweet. But BIG props to whateverneveram3n for making this thread. I think it's the best thread on thegradcafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whateverneveram3n Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Aww, y'all are sweet. But BIG props to whateverneveram3n for making this thread. I think it's the best thread on thegradcafe. hey thanks, dude! I am certainly enjoying the responses myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnceAndFutureGrad Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Yale Harvard Princeton WashU Fordham Cornell Lined-up broken dreams Those accepted to UConn but not attending Better tell them NOW! Medieval Studies Wants students who aren't TOO Specialized, damnit. There is a distinct Shortage of border collie Puppies and shortbread. Friends and family Just don't get it; "You'll get in!" Is not all we need. Bonus Shady Irish haiku: T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakrabite Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Here goes nothing: They, apply equal success I, messieurs take my money They, Dear John.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeefugg Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I might have to quit Philosophy was a dream; bear children instead Flashing before me, possible alternatives: maybe start a band? Failing to get in, My body might as well be rotting in a ditch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whateverneveram3n Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 off to bed again will tomorrow be the day? hope to sleep tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TulipOHare Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Running relieves stress. Grad school apps are stressful. I Have lost a pants size. Hey, props for that! Someone else posted somewhere on here that they QUIT smoking due to app stress. A new day dawning The sun kisses the skyline Time to check Gmail Cruising into work Swipe in, drop bag, hang up coat Time to check Gmail Thirty minutes in I don't HAVE to work yet, right? Time to check Gmail Glorious lunchtime Microwaving leftovers Time to check Gmail It's after lunch now Blood flows from brain to stomach Time to check Gmail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splic Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 The leaves fall slowly Outside, as the world goes on I refresh, refresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakrabite Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 The leaves fall slowly Outside, as the world goes on I refresh, refresh. Very well written indeed. Big hug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyL Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 even as i sleep grad admissions fill my dreams not a restful night bless my advisor "I am sure that you'll get in" false hopes being crushed my top choice grad school advisor is a prof. there still no interview waitlisted AGAIN how can they do this to me STILL not good enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 all finalists for graduate admission must have interview ... f*ck you'd think the ten years I had spent in transition would have prepared me my portfolio did me in, or my statement which is it, tell me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dherres Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 ANOTHER waitlist: Flattering, but not enough. Kill my hope now, please. Haikus help console My soul which mourns my future In academics. Back-up plan: teaching English overseas. Is it Just me escaping? All my PhD Rejections simply mean "Not Never, just not now." (Or so I myself to help me get through the nights.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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