Ten Post-BEA Haiku

1.
Elders showing angst.
Don't worry about the kids,
You were the same once.

2.
You review for love -
Inevitable tension -
But you need money.

3.
Unearned advances
Forty percent returns rate
Root of all evil.

4.
The digital age
Arrived at Javits Center.
Van Winkle awakes.

5.
Outside eating spiced
Street food. Tastes good. Company
fare inside. Tasteless.

6.
Hucksters sell e-books.
Some gizmo! Who profits from
The Kindle swindle?

7.
Readers and writers.
Take a look in the mirror.
Writers and readers.

8.
Social media.
A frog jumps into the pond.
No ripple in sales.

9.
These people are great.
They've got wonderful ideas!
Got to cut payroll.

10.
Books are the lifeblood
Of a civilized nation.
So why publish crap?