Haiku is noted for its short simplicity. At least I think that’s what my 7th grade teacher, Sister Beata told us. Right now I 'm only sure about the 17 syllables, at least I'm almost sure. 

breathe in fresh sweet air

love country simplicity

miss city chaos

life, like pie - simple

don’t try to save or freeze it

just gobble it up

it’s a piece of cake

as simple as 1, 2, 3

yet it eludes me

and finally, off the "simple" theme, but it's on my mind:

life interrupted

Sandy raised her mighty fist

resilience have we

I keep my fellow Americans affected by the hurricane in my thoughts.