NEW CHALLENGE--I FEEL A LITTLE JAPANESE TODAY

As at least one of you (Jessica "Squeaker" Glickman) knows, a haiku is based on syllables, not paragraphs.  Good catch, Jessica!  Thanks.

It's been awhile since I provided a literary challenge.  The responses to such challenges in the past have been poor, so it is with some trepidation, and only because of my naturally optimistic disposition, that I am willing to try again. 

The challenge:  Write a poem based on the traditional Japanese haiku form.  In America this is generally accepted as a 5 syllable line, a 7 syllable line, and a 5 syllable line.  You can read more about the form at:

http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Haiku-Poem

The successful haiku will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Form
- Creativity
- Connection to NJROTC at Middletown High School

Entries are due not later than 1000 9 July 2012.  Good luck.  Here's mine:

Cadets, dog lazy
Slovenly, apathetic
September beckons.

Good luck.