My name is Marvin Hill. I was born May 1, 1974 in Decatur Illinois. I am married and have two children. I am currently a computer programmer for the United Parcel Service (UPS). This is my first semester ever working with the art of haiku. It has been a great experience and has helped me better use my senses to capture every moment. When I write haiku, I try to narrow down the moment and concentrate on specifically what images the moment conjure in my thoughts. I really enjoy the way that haiku helps you learn to focus and zero in on a specific instant in time, then mold that image into your memory. Haiku is a popular form of poetry practiced all over the world and I would very much so recommend it to any, not just poetry fans. It is a poetry that deals with time, and anyone who appreciates life can understand, use, and learn from it.