PACE Global Haiku • Spring 2007
Dr. Randy Brooks
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Joan Tirado

A Gift for You

by
Joan Tirado

In writing haiku, I’ve found that my best approach is using memories and my life experiences. Often, many of my haiku include animals, kittens, or other people. Haiku, for me, is often therapeutic. In my hectic day of labs and chemistry courses, I find it very comforting to write haiku. My haiku approach, of using memories and life experiences, helps me miss home less.
Another great aspect that I love about haiku is the liberty and individuality it makes me feel. I love the “play on words” techniques I can use in haiku. Sometimes, my haiku can have some cute connections. I also, like to write haiku a little on the “risque” side. You know, the one’s people usually don’t birth. I find them very humorous, personal, and fun. This haiku book is titled “A Gift for You”. I’m giving it as a present to someone important in my life.

yellow flowery dress
are you pregnant?
no, i’m just fat

fresh snow
drunken heels
don’t bring me down with you

bitter cold wind
hitting our window
I like it when you keep me warm

 

shimmer sparkles
in your eyes
our first date

late summer night
loud music
I love going on rides with you

 

glassware haiku

Chemistry Haiku

my disposable
glassware…
he compares it to me

he knows
my tears
…are soluble in anything

my goggles…
foggy from
the fumes

new breakup
gray clouds above
raindrops on my cheeks

 

Rengay

moonlight illuminates your eyes
no words needed
I know what you want

treading in dark waters
raindrops hit her bare skin

headlights in the driveway
we scramble to put our clothes on
my wife unlocks the door

I watch smoke linger through her hair
as she twirls on the pole

running through the fresh cut grass
she watches…
his illegitimate child

winter snow stirs the papers
the end is just as cold

© 2007, Randy Brooks • Millikin University
All rights returned to authors upon publication.