Donna Hyland

Global Haiku PACE • Mattoon, Fall 2005
Dr. Randy Brooks

Donna Hyland

Hummingbird Wings:
Selected Haiku

by
Donna Hyland

I was born and raised in rural Central Illinois. Having grown up with 9 sisters (no brothers), I am very family oriented. Most of my haiku writing comes from my life experiences, especially as they are related to family. I have fond memories of my childhood and many of my haiku reflect those memories.

Bowling Ally Ginko

old cans for dishes
in an imaginary kitchen
the mud looks good today

hide-and-go-seek
behind the barn
watermelon smiles

pipe cleaner body
wears a felt dress
childhood angel makes the tree

passionate kisses
hearts a flutter
…hummingbird wings

couple unwinds
on a sun-dappled porch
world fades away

How do I love thee?
let me count the ways…
What’s for supper?

our snowplow escort
clears the country road ahead
the hearse slips and slides

huddled against the biting wind
we say our final goodbyes
silent tombstones cloaked in snow

Life

sifting through life’s accumulation
an abandoned doll
I’m six again

pony tail
high on my head

skinned knees
and a dirty band-aid
the tea party goes on

bears and dolls
around the table
playing dress-up

cheerleader with big pom poms
homecoming queen with crown

standing alone
at the cemetery
new headstone in place

rengay (with Mickey Hrvol)