PACE Global Haiku • Spring 2007 Dr. Randy Brooks

Rachel Morrison Essay on Stanford Forrester

You Are Not Alone by Rachel Morrison As I am more of a mathematical based thinker, I find sometimes my creative side is lacking. Haiku is really a way for me to find that release. It relieves some of the everyday stress in my life and inspires me to think outside the box. This collection means a lot to me and was very hard to narrow down. I have found that most of my haiku are very autobiographical, coming from my own experiences and beliefs. However, I hope that readers can also interpret the haiku to mean something important within their own lives. Finally, I must say that while some are more serious, I had to include lighthearted ones. After all, humor is definitely the way to my heart. Enjoy!

feel the wind in your hair— you are not alone

falling star… why we are here

starry night lying on the trampoline cold nose

winter wonderland… he tackles her into the snow drift

he lends a jacket to block the cold a tornado of leaves

secret admirer no, mom you don’t count

warm and soft with chocolate still melting stolen cookie

© 2007, Randy Brooks • Millikin University
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