Rengay
Global Haiku • Millikin University
November 2012
Lonely Girl in the mirror no one notices years go by reading a book dinner and a movie metal bands by Amanda Guyse & Mae Williams (mother) |
The Lake Within the lake a frog ribbits bonfire roars the sun breaks a man sits the clouds pass a rengay by Brendan & Glennda Skeffington |
Christmas Time Christmas lights a dog bounces a choir sings, sharpened skates in the window in the kitchen by Brendan Skeffington, Victoria Skeffington, & Mason Mears |
My son and I As his mother opens the card Another Birthday gone Tomorrow has passed Times together Ballpark franks and beers Foam fingers and face paint Carrie Killings |
My Little Troublemaker while I'm gone Herold, THA, 74 kennel door unlocked summer sun shines no discipline . . . no rules under the big Oak by Sandy Dunn, Shelly Puckett, and Mindy Humphrey
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Quality Time by Chelsea Taylor & mother
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Cold Happiness children’s laughter winter sledding frost bit warm blanket heavy eyes chucks of snow by Amanda Guyse & Kimberly Hanne |
That Competitive Guy checking the scores online my friend says his defense is better I cringe on a Sunday afternoon it is sometimes hard to sit money on the line . . . I keep my fingers crossed by Chelsea Taylor & boyfriend |
Rengay Skinny dipping a frog fog from her breath howling like wolves . . . a startled gaze moonlight glimmers by Dianne Bailey, Justin Lyons, Carrie Killings |
Rengay morning breeze exploring the world his eyes beyond the mountain wrestling the wind alas . . . he stands by Helena Buckner & family |
Rengay full moon too cold for standing silhouettes a bond of trust 3 a.m. rumbling hum I leave the dark . . . Jennifer Joyner |
Rengay a winter motorcycle ride a hawk perched on the road sign all dressed up a harvest moon generations a reflection on the roadside by Dianne Bailey & family |
Rengay We laughed all day The scent of hot tea Leans in for a quick kiss She vomits on the ground Long drive home A perfect Saturday by Joy Morgret, boyfriend & brother |
Rengay As the day grows old The fear . . . last tears she cries morning by Lindsay Malone & Helena Buckner |
Rengay The refreshing taste Legs propped up . . . Tub filling Relaxation Deep breath The night ends by Joy Morgret, Lindsey Wright & Sherie Baker |
Rengay attic stairs puppy love black and white movies between angry bullets cold December rain Everything will be alright . . . by Justin Lyon & Nicole Rambo |
Good Times Warm summer evening Ice cold beverages Chatter and laughter Children prancing around Radio singing with by Kimberly Hanners and Chris McCollom |
A day in the life . . . He sits in a tree The distant cool rises On the side of the lake Pink and lavender dawn fish line A young doe stirs the brush by Lindsay Malone & Jennifer Joyner |
Rengay Young mother 4 years later A beautiful girl by Lindsey Wright & friend |
My Gift October 19th morning baby's first grip endless diapers new baby gives by Brooke and Mindy Humphrey
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Rengay lights are hung hugs and kisses never forgotten people come tears are shed snow is melting |
Journey The gas station man Alan Pizzarelli, THA. p. ?? Peddle to the metal Water puddles Down the path Bright light on porch stoop Peaceful night by Priscilla Snelson and Shelly Puckett |
Staring at the jolly old man fresh cut pine she leaps for joy tears falling on the pillow Sherie Baker & Hannah Baker |
Rengay In the sun I walk the dogs A walk in the park The park I rake the leaves Snow everywhere by Steven and Kelsi Cook |
Rengay Wrapping the gifts Presents wrapped perfectly The torn paper Three seconds to go Sweet victory Christmas night by Steven Cook and Stacey Long |
Rengay the bite of the wind totes in the attic popcorn is strung traditions begin knocks at the door paper all around by Shauna Klauser & Emily Hewitt |
© 2012, Randy Brooks • Millikin University
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