Day of Silence Rengay Kukai

Global Haiku Tradition Rengay Kukai (April 4, 2001)
Millikin University, Spring 2001

Dr. Randy Brooks

Silence Haiku Seeing people everywehre I find it hard not to talk Spring peace students quiet noise only from construction Hushed voices unnoticed sounds suddnely heard Words try to escape my mouth frustration! The leaves crackle across the pavement Group gathered personal reflection wind answers back peaceful thoughts broken by her heels We smile and laugh as we try to communicate

Quiet Thoughts the graveyard spring morning bird sits alone on a stone soothing silence calms the soul peace quiet day cool spring breezes chill the morning air falling brown leaves tumble across the brick cobblestone sounds of mind sounds of body only! morning sun warms the girls alone in their thoughts

Not Even the Hum grief-stricken, they walk by twos without a word not answering, he revealed volumes reading under the still maple not even the hum of an air conditioner unable to concentrate silent tears fighting for what they believe no hint of violence no fear just the look-- she knows he wants her

And Spring Crept IN Day of Silence Rengay Creative flow disrupted Beautiful day Beckons In the blue sky Duties forgotten Popping crackle Leaves race Around my feet Dark and light Stair shadows Soft chirps One bird Leave-less tree

Like fallen leaves one purple spot- three crocus buds under the oak     spring breeze hair blown like fallen leaves      sun's warmth on my forehead everything silent but the wind               A robin hops Softly Searching for food    Pine cones Suspended cool morning breeze             T         R         E up a E onetwo squirrels

Empty Courtyard warm spring day a cold wind empty courtyard           yellowed grass, leaves           rustle across Listen! to the whispering of the world           tumbling leaves           voiceless students can you hear it? the silence is deafening           whispering changes           deep cry           breaks this "peace"