EN340 / IN350 Global Haiku Tradition
Dr. Randy Brooks
Millikin University PACE November 2004
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DianneOlson
Dianne Olson

I took this course as my global studies requirement, to make me a well-rounded student. Haiku has broadened my horizons and made me look at things in a different light. I have been introduced to unique writers and their beautiful poetry. Sometimes simple and straight forward, but often thought provoking. I enjoy "birthing" the haiku, and what it means to me. When events happen in my life now, I often think, could this be a haiku in the making? Haiku has added a new dimension to my world.

 

old red barn
leaning to the left
family farm

old dog barking
back and forth
puppy next door

daughter helping
egg shells
in sugar cookies

  

 

daughter stomps
door slams
loud music

snapping fingers
gifts of praise
haiku—thank you

  

 

daughter's fingers
wrap tightly around mine
winter comfort

quiet snowfall
fresh pure
luminous moon          RO

to the Mall
I will buy          DO

silent sleighride
wool blankets
virgin snow          RO

express checkout
ten items or less          DO

Dobbin stabled
hearth ablaze
hot chocolate          RO

my card declined
exceeds credit limit          DO

Dianne Olson & RO

  

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