Selected Haiku
by

Serena Carvajal

Global Haiku Tradition
Millikin University, Spring 2000

Serena Carvajal

Why did I write haiku?

To me, it was taking that one simple moment and having the chance to write it down. Not just in poetry form, but haiku, a way that uses so few words but is still able to create an event for me. To find that right moment you just open your eyes a little wider and try to see everything from a simple light.

—Serena


light filled stage
two sparkling eyes
watching every move


sunset over
the empty river park . . .
click of a lighter


a stranger
at the door
. . . the dog’s collar

 

 

quilt under the stars
    wine bottle candle
        goes out


empty field
silver flower
twisting on my finger

 

 

sun rises
on the beach
a lone jogger's tracks


rows on rows
of books,
my quiet corner

 


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