A hide-ku is a three-line nonrhyming poem, a form dating back to, well, about fifteen minutes ago. Concealed in the three lines of a hide-ku are three words that form a set, such as "GOOD, BAD, and UGLY" or "LARRY, MOE and CURLY." The letters are consecutive but may be broken over more than one word. How many can you spot?
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Warning—Some of these are easy, and some of them are even easier.
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Life is like a Himalayan trip, eternity-wise. We all need a sherpa, ultimately. Lack of guidance will mar your journey. =
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Who okayed this order? Franklin evidently did. Yes, in Kermit's absence. =
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What happens when I push open that door? I ask, I ponder, I reach a conclusion: It's only me being jumpy again. =
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A new era in retailing: No driving, no crowds, no hassle, et cetera. It's now all done on-line. =
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Like alfalfa, it has many uses. Keep your mind (and mouth) open to its possibilities. Soon you will see it all over the place. =
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How in the world did Erik die? He ate soup laced with arsenic. Hey, that's how his predecessor died! =
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What was unsafe about it? It was just a promo on fireworks. But it was almost arson! =
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Panic almost prevailed that year. Some loco old men spread rumors. As I recollect, editors squelched them. =
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In the canyon of Diablo, odd things happen. It has weather patterns that no one can predict. And you hear things that ears have never known. =
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I see how fat Herman has become. Too many hours on the sofa watching TV. With good health in my grasp, I ritually exercise. =
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