Global Haiku • May 2022
Dr. Randy Brooks

Life of a Young Adult

by
Tristan Keller

Learning about the art of haiku has taught me a lot. Most importantly, it’s taught me how to look at things from a different perspective. A lot of times we’ll have tunnel vision and only see things from one side. But if we expand our horizon and look at something from multiple angles, it’s easier to see the good in things. By sharing with others and hearing how they view certain haiku differently, it’s shown me that there’s no one right answer. If we allow ourselves to be open about our opinions and are willing to accept others, we can find this connection through people that was previously lost. It’s shown me that two people don’t have to agree on anything to get along. As long as they can be open to one another about their true emotions, then they can become closer.

Everyday is a new challenge for me to overcome and some of the haiku selected show how I deal with my problems. The others represent some of the darker thoughts that go through my mind. Like any good story, I believe that people need to see the struggle before triumph. Only through struggle, hardships, and pain can people connect on a deeper level. I would like to thank my parents and my little brother for always being there for me even when I haven’t always been there for them. It is because of them that I am the man I am today.

the easiest way
out of a difficult situation
a smile

if you don’t like the hand you were dealt
that’s okay
fight for a new one

blood pumping
strapped in
up and down we go

deep breath in
deep breath out
don’t forget to smile

weight of the world
gone in an instant
breathing