Civil War Reenacting Haiku

by Jonah Begone

Tent goes in car trunk
Driving down pike - stay awake
At the site at last

Was not registered
Quarrel with event sponsor
Sneak in anyway

Tubby bearded guys
Sweaty wool and hot leather
Bag-piper at night

McDonald's not near
Concessionaires out of ice
Sell greasy burgers

White porta-potties
Stained my suspenders with blue
Tide will remove all

Looked inept at drill
Captain said "Well Done, Soldiers!"
Skip battalion drill

March out for battle
Long hike to battlefield site
Begin firing

No one taking hits
Girl dressed as soldier
Ramrod hits drummer

Tent goes in car trunk
Driving down pike - stay awake
Home again at last