Global Haiku • January 2026 |
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Haiku by When writing haikus I tried my best to look closer at what was going on around me. I tuned in to what was bringing comfort and why it did. I wanted the reader to expirence the emotion I was feeling at the time of writing. I wanted the words to say more than was listed on the page. I hope the reader will relate their own emotions and expirences with mine. Through my work done in course, I have been able to work on my ability to notice the small things. It has helped me to see and appreciate the things going on around me that I used to not notice before. It has caused me to slow down and be okay with moving slow. Dr. Brooks had said during class one time that most people have blinder up. They always focus on what needs to be done or what hasnt been done and ignore the things around them. I feel like I had this same perspective. Without someone pointing out how rushed you are, it’s sometimes really hard to notice. One of the biggest places I noticed myself doing this was on my way home from work and from teaching. I was speeding, getting angry at other drivers, and ignoring what was going on around me. I have tried to change this completely. I now try to be accepting of who and what is happening on the road so I can be less angry. I have started making note of three things going on around me when stopping at a light or stop sign. I did this to try and slow myself down. I think, so far, it has been pretty effective. Do i get home 10 minutes later than usual? Yes. Is that okay? Also, yes! |
in a back alley |
sun on my cheek |
light rain wetting my hood |
longtime friends |
no place to be |
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crisp cool air |
open park gate |
playground closed |
© 2026, Randy Brooks • Millikin University
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