Haiku Mad Libs

Global Haiku • Millikin University • Fall 2018

Summer weather
Wishing we could
Tour again

family time
eating eggs
around the table

the smell of cinnamon
a smile
top of the morning

clouds in the distance
the faint noise
of their love ending

vibrant flowers
mask a child’s
pain

half-filled room
guitar strings bend
shaky hands

leaves swirling in
a gust of cool air
summer has fallen

sunlight peaking in
eggs being fried on the stove
my birthday has arrived

 

 

winter weather
wishing we could
swim again

family time
eating s'mores
around the firepit

the smell of fresh rain
a smile
hello spring

trumpets in the distance
the faint noise
of the war ending

spring flowers
mask a child's
happiness

music-filled room
guitar strings bend
calloused hands

leaves swirling in
a gust of cool air
summer has fallen

sunlight peeking in
eggs being fried on the stove
easter has arrived

Summer weather
Wishing we could
Kiss again

Family time
Eating hotdish
Around the television

The smell of lilacs
A smile
I’m so happy to see you again

Lights in the distance
The faint noise
Of the world ending

Wildflowers
Mask a child’s
Wandering eyes

Smoke filled room
Guitar strings bend
Fleeting hands

Blizzard swirling in
A gust of cool air
Autumn has fallen

Sunlight peeking in
Rice being fried on the stove
My birthday has arrived

winter weather
wishing we could
try again

family time
eating jello
around the stairs

the smell of sawdust
a smile
i missed you

darkness in the distance
the faint noise
of the summer ending

painted flowers
mask a child's
cries

energy filled room
guitar strings bend
holding hands

fog swirling in
a gust of cool air
spring has fallen

sunlight peeking in
bacon fried on the stove
New Year has arrived

 

 

 

 

autumn weather
wishing we could
begin again

family time
eating pancakes
around the marble counter top

the smell of fried pickles
a smile
hi, I’m mary I’ll be taking care of you tonight

gunshot in the distance
the faint noise
of the homecoming party ending

withered flowers
mask a child’s
birthday

chatter-filled room
guitar strings bend
moving hands

leaves swirling
in a gust of cool air
summer has fallen

sunlight peaking in
candy being fried on the stove
halloween has arrived

winter weather
wishing we could
sing again

family time
eating chinese takeout
around the fireplace

the smell of fudge
a smile
"It's been awhile"

light in the distance
the faint noise
of the summer ending

crushed flowers
mask a child's
guilt

haze filled room
guitar strings bend
holding hands

apple-blossom petals swirling in
a gust of cool air
spring has fallen

sunlight peaking in
cornmeal mush being fried on the stove
Christmas has arrived

fall weather
wishing we could
hike again

family time
eating smores
around the fire

the smell of honeysuckle
a smile
welcome home

sunset in the distance
the faint noise
of the day ending

blooming flowers
mask a child’s
pain

empty filled room
guitar strings bend
broken hands

mistle toe swirling in
a gust of cool air
winter has fallen

sunlight peeking in
bacon being friend on the stove
my birthday has arrived

 

 

autumn weather
wishing we could
dance again

family time
eating cinnamon rolls
around the Christmas tree

the smell of bacon
a smile
good morning

rainbow in the distance
the faint noise
of the thunderstorm ending

wildflowers
mask a child’s
grave

smoke-filled room
guitar strings bend
worn hands

dandelions swirling in
a gust of cool air
spring has fallen

sunlight peeking in
okra being fried on the stove
Thanksgiving has arrived

winter weather
wishing we could
warm up again

family time
eating chili
around the TV set

the smell of Old Spice
a smile
long time no see

cheers in the distance
the faint noise
of the race ending

white flowers
mask a child’s
sobs

smoke filled room
guitar strings bend
calloused hands

leaves swirling in
a gust of cool air
autumn has fallen

sunlight peeking in
candy being fried on the stove
Halloween has arrived

summer weather
wishing we could
snuggle again

family time
eating s’mores
around the fireplace

the smell of cookies
a smile
welcome home

sun in the distance
the faint noise
of the storm ending

tall flowers
mask a child’s
face

green filled room
huitar strings bend
clapping hands

leaves swirling in
a gust of col air
Autumn has fallen

sunlight peeking in
donuts being fried on the stove
Christmas has arrived

autumn weather
wishing we could
laugh again

family time
eating pineapple
around the pool

the smell of perfume
a smile
“I missed you”

lights in the distance
the faint noise
of the game ending

wilted flowers
mask a child’s
tears

stuffy, filled room
guitar strings bend
nervous hands

leaves swirling in
a gust of cool air
summer has fallen

sunlight peeking in
roast being fried on the stove
Christmas has arrived

blackberry winter
wishing we could
go barefoot again

family time
eating sushi
around the kitchen island

the smell of barbeque
a smile
for the new son-in-law

combine in the distance
the faint noise
of the harvest ending

painted flowers
mask a child's
frown

smoke filled room
guitar strings bend
grandpa's hands

feathers swirling in
a gust of cool air
night has fallen

sunlight peeking in
okra being fried on the stove
the garden has arrived

© 2018, Randy Brooks • Millikin University
All rights returned to authors upon publication.