Haiku Attempts Seeking Responses & Editing Suggestions
Global Haiku—Kukai 1, January 25, 2002

mud dripping off me      still worth the scolding Alexis Iffert (5)

one-legged gull chases bits of food ahead of the flock

a sun ray through the cloud a patient opens rested eyes

my name off his lips tears of joy     until the final uncertain goodbye

the mountain summit looking down from the playground pole Meg Schleppenbach (4)

long, tearful nights her love never ceases he shows no return Alexis Iffert (5)

bad news at the kitchen table tears flowing like a river five lives changed forever Kristin Card (4)

each second the endless tunnel with no direct answers

falling snow from night sky we laugh together

pants rolled up cold water rushes over our toes Natalie Kussart (10)

Warm sugar milk      warming up          all my insides

contacts blurred I can hear my bed calling my name from my desk chair

Shivering Huddled together on the bus John Deere tractor         my hero

young mother in my eyes she looks in a mirror Jane Millikin (2)

hiking through woods the trail disappears into nature

Swinging back and forth A smile means she's gonna be ok.

sunset leaves glow spring air on my face

bony broad shoulders the spot where his wings should be Medea Mosxona (6)

snow on the path no footprints of any kind Justin Matthews (5)

blizzard on its way the small snow angel slowly fading

night walk home no stars shine through the street lamps

middle of the road me dancing in moonbeams

The machine Inhales, then exhales Dad won’t be home tonight

distant fireworks roll over the river my line goes slack Brock Peoples (5)

grandma’s rocker covered in dust grandpa snoozes

oblivious I watch his mouth talking

waiting with the door half open I can see my breath Kerry Hammergren (5)

a warm summer night two wine glasses nobody to be found Kristin Card (5)

pine needles scatter fallen angel tinsel in my hair Mahyra Mosxona (6)

I watch her lying in bed dreaming far from me

almost sunrise my advice falls on equally drunken ears Meg Schleppenbach (9 best senryu)

brushing up against him the smell of liquor and his cologne

the lantern goes out as I bait the hook distant fireworks

"rich mountain aroma" tip toeing to the kitchen the kids are fast asleep

We sit together The clock ticks Still silence

sun on your face waves wash up on your feet endless waters Gia Drouzas (7)

the grass sways in the wind children run and play I sit quietly on the park bench

Two towel racks folded neatly Hung carelessly Personalities reflect JoDee Whitlock (4)

fall Park bench thoughts come to paper

under the sheets the young beagle sniffs for its master Meg Schleppenbach (Dr. B award)

a ringing phone an unfamiliar voice a quickening heartbeat

palms sweating fifth grade boy grabbing for my innocent hand

the "to do" list on my dresser i go to sleep Shannon Kroner (6)

rain trickles down the window the girl lies on her bed the book barely touched Joan Leach (4)

storm brewing she stands at the stove

monkeys above and below but no bananas

smiling across a room a smile returned a person from years past

a soft goodbye she says wait time to go

solace not answering the ringing phone

mud between their toes children laugh      mom watches behind a locked door Tonya Parrish (5)

wind on a reddened face blonde hair in my eyes as we ride past the semis

trickling brook      leads to the valley           bluebell wildflowers

gold band doesn't fit like it used to faded roses on the mantle

Grandma's favorite      Chair rocking           In the breeze

antsy in my chair hot sun through the window waiting for the bell

curled up under the antique coat-tree game of hide and seek      becomes naptime

red sauce simmers two lovers dance in the twilight

steps retraced through blades of rustling grass her laugh Joe Kramp (Dr. B favorite)

road trip four girls three pillows Betsy Hart (8)

change of scent but he always welcomes me home Dorinna Aguilar (2)

Still, dark night Tiptoeing in hoodies White streamers Alexis Iffert (1)

I tiptoe in But still I am caught Kristin Duffet (4)

making cookies wide eyes peek over the countertop

test day thermometer against the light bulb Rachel Perry (4)

mosquitoes     salty sweat startling tag I’m it! Rachel Perry (3)

gray sky over sharp dark pines: my last glimpse of home Beth Stiner (5)

a startled flock rises from the trees an earthly trance

orange sunset the waves rush over two empty chairs AJ Cunningham (6)

gaps between the lighthouse stairs I cling to my father

living room covered with sleeping bags children awake until dawn

grandpa's tractor silent on this day dead flowers lie in the trash

© 2002, Randy Brooks • Millikin University
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