Haiku Kukai 13 Favorites
Global Haiku • Millikin University • Fall 2025
1 in class |
2 back of class Colin Arrick (3) |
3 sound in the silence |
4 silent classroom |
5 it didn’t make a sound Coraline Nelson (9) |
6 heads swivel Amanda Spotts (9) Another one by Amanda! This topic for haiku was already kind of weird so a lot of the haikus just felt uncomfortable to me. However, this one I couldn't stop laughing at. It was perfect for the theme and has good comedy to it. Knowing Amanda wrote this just made it even better because she talked about it back at home and was so proud of it. I thought that was fun! Natalie Brodsky, Fall 2025 |
7 my only friendship |
8 after the party Emily Edwards (4) |
9 a juicy one Emily Edwards (8) |
10 date night Randy Brooks (4) This haiku made me laugh; it reminds me of being on a first date with someone who is doing all the talking. Worse than that, they’re only talking about one thing, and keep going on and on trying to be witty here and there, but no one is laughing. The energy in the air is awkward, and the person keeps trying to fill it with silly jokes, and you are just tired of it, waiting for it to end, maybe even planning your escape. Jordana Samnick, Fall 2025 |
11 hey Bella Griffiths (5) My grandpa would always get me and my friends with this joke when I was a kid. I thought it meant something deeper, but it is truly just a silly joke. He still does this to all little kids he sees and I think it is truly hilarious to see their reactions. This haiku brought back that memory for me and that is why I liked it. Abbey Matthews, Fall 2025 |
12 seeking who to blame Asa Pilger (3) |
13 chili for dinner Abbey Matthews (10) |
14 tacos for dinner |
15 greasy fish fry . . . Randy Brooks |
16 grandpa in his chair Bella Griffiths (4) |
17 farts funny when young |
18 air slips out |
19 dad farts Asa Pilger (6) |
20 baby farts Grace Felz (7) |
21 meditating Randy Brooks (7) |
22 here I sit, broken hearted Hope Self & Elaina (11) From what I’ve come to learn throughout this class, I believe that the best haiku are relatable, and sometimes the most relatable things are a little gross. An experience I’m sure nearly every person has had, the fakeout fart is a cruel reminder of the lack of control we have over our own bodies. If our stomach hurts, why, then, can we not just let it all out? Why do we only release a miniscule fraction of what’s causing our misery? In addition to the relatability factor, this haiku is comical and includes a clever rhyme, both of which add to its funny effect. Asa Pilger Fall 2025 |
23 ew it stinks |
24 tummy feels better Hope Self (3) |
25 flowing in the wind |
26 in a barren wasteland Ridge Batchelor (4) |
27 dinner plate Natalie Brodsky (8) |
28 his favorite color Nicole Wells () |
29 grass the trees and leaves |
30 grass shines |
31 dusting my hat Amanda Spotts (3) |
32 a mom original Nicole Wells (7) |
33 no notifications |
34 strangers Emily Edwards (6) I like this haiku because it reminds me of how people can connect on just about anything. Especially if you don't know someone, then you have that much more to talk about. Whether you agree or not, you can always start good conversations with a stranger. Hope Self, Fall 2025 |
35 on the radio Colin Arrick (3) |
36 food coma Emily Edwards (5) |
37 soft, loud snow — Coraline Nelson (8) I like this one because of the word choice that is being used. They use soft and loud on the same line which makes it unique. It also describes snow perfectly because the amount of snow or how bright the snow is, is what can make it loud, but the soft landing of snowflakes is what makes the snow “soft.” I think this haiku is also relatable because after while of being in winter, and seeing snow and ice, you forget what grass feels, smells and looks like. Addison Weed, Fall 2025 |
38 not quite close, |
39 underneath Sam Ramirez (7) his haiku makes me miss the summer. I want to see the green grass and flowers again. No more bare trees but rather green leaves everywhere. But now we are stuck in the cold white snow for a while. But it’s fun to think about what lays underneath. Grace Pelz, Fall 2025 |
40 hints of green Grace Felz (7) I liked this haiku because eye contact and noticing small detail are a sign of connection with others. I also enjoyed the way that the haiku changes the perspective; the first line sets readers in "her" eyes. Then the perspective broadens, and readers can imagine her entire face, and then finally to the other person who is noticing her eyes. Sam Ramirez, Fall 2025 |
41 indoor plants Coraline Nelson (6) |
42 sitting next to me Jordana Samnick (5) The focus on one of the five senses in this haiku makes it specific but also adds a sense of calm. I related to it because I feel like we can recognize the scents of our loved ones whether it be their perfume, cologne, or laundry detergent. I once had a bath bomb that my mom said reminded her of her grandma, and I think it is a nice way to be reminded and remember loved ones. My mom’s grandma passed away, but having the scent of the bath bomb is like having a piece of her. I liked how the haiku relayed these emotions without actually saying anything about loss or telling the audience what to think about the direction of the haiku. Nicole Wells, Fall 2025 |
43 welcome to the world |
44 on the drive home |
45 vibrant flowers |
46 old roads remember Chelsea Hammons (6) |
47 bus window fogged up Chelsea Hammons (10) |
48 late walk after dark Chelsea Hammons |
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