Olivette News, Current Events, in Verse

The art of haiku is more nuanced that your Faithful Patch Editor is capable of. But we commenced entertaining ourselves (and you, hopefully) on the Olivette Facebook page in November with a nearly daily haiku about some element of the city's news and current events.

For those who don't remember, haiku is an ancient Japanese form of poetry that, crudely stated, includes three lines with five, seven and five syllables each.

We've taken a hiatus for the holidays, but plan to be back at it on our Facebook page (like us if you haven't already!) after the new year.

But to catch you up, here are the haiku we've run so far. I hope you like the references. And please, try your hand at some in the comments below!

Dec. 18

Controversy at

170 and Olive.

When, new buildings? 

Dec. 17

Sandwich war begins

Wednesday: Subway and Quiznos.

Toasty, fresh battle. 

Dec. 14

Prop S, Prop P Down.

Rays leaves; senior list; school folks

resign. Year's top news? 

Dec. 13

School officials leave:

Langsam, Chappelow, Hermann:

Ladue School District 

Dec. 12

Arena store opens!

Beer, wine and booze—neighbors with...

Party City. Yeah! 

Dec. 11

Emergency alerts!

By text, email or phone call.

Seven grand service. 

Dec. 10

Sugarfire smoker?

Restaurant wants one outdoors.

Your thoughts? Yea or nay? 

Dec. 6

Where are the bakers?

Pratzel's, Ray's, and now Nette's.

We like cake here too. 

Dec. 5

Ladue, Creve Coeur and

Overland, U City. Then,

bullseye: Olivette. 

Dec. 4

Pedestrians want

To stroll on Old Bonhomme Road.

Wider sidewalks. When?

Nov. 30

November fades out

Autumn gives way to winter.

Thanks, leaf vacuumers. 

Nov. 29

Hardees, Land of Smile.

Ray's Donuts, Jade Garden. Gone.

Subway. Coming soon.

Nov. 28, 2012

On Cherry Tree Lane;

Older homes, single story,

Vanish. Replaced soon.