Global Haiku • Spring 2015 |
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Kendall Kott is a honors freshman student at Millikin University studying vocal music education. Originally from Lombard, IL, Kendall came to Millikin for its strong music program and plentiful musical opportunities. While here, she started her own women's a cappella group, Blue Harmony. Aside from being involved in this, Kendall is also a member of NAFME, a national club for music educators. Kendall is involved in Greek life as an active member of Delta Delta Delta. |
Sidewalk Chalk by Five months ago, I would have never guessed I would be where I am now. Learning how to write and appreciate the art of haiku has been an interesting transformation for me, as I have grown as a writer and as a reader of haiku works. This collection includes the best haiku I have written over the semester. When reviewing the numerous haiku, senryu, haibun, and renga I have completed, I chose the best haiku by reading my old assignments and seeing which ones popped out on the page. They gave me a sense of shock to where I couldn't even believe I had written them. When I read my old haiku, the best ones usually left me with a sense of shock or surprise. I would read the whole page and if one really struck me a certain way to where I was left with a lingering thought or feeling, then I added it to my collection. The haiku collection is filled with various topics of haiku and written style of haiku, some including two lines and some including three. These haiku are the ones I am the most proud of and by reading these, a reader can tell the way my writing style has developed and improved. I am excited to share these words with you all. Read slowly and think deeply, for art takes time to be truly appreciated. Thank you. |
she plays |
will it all be okay? |
cigarette on the steps |
sidewalk chalk |
starlit night |
floppy ears |
cherry blossoms |
addicted to this drug |
her dress buttons |
day break |
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