Global Haiku • January 2026
Dr. Randy Brooks

Only a Moment

by
Kyle Goddard

When I was writing my haiku I thought of both my personal experiences and ones that I have witnessed either in movies or firsthand with friends and family. For me I feel that my best haiku were the ones that when I was writing them the strength of the emotions, I could feel determined how good it was. One of my serious haiku you will read that talks about roses. That one was inspired from my grandma's funeral. Her favorite flowers were red roses, and my grandpa had a huge bouquet placed on the casket. One of which I still have pressed inside a book. I usually like to try and write my haiku in a more literal sense.

I remember when I first started this course, I had never written a haiku on my own before. Much to my surprise haiku is very approachable and I'd argue easy to write. As you read these haiku I hope you can find one that sticks with you. Having the opportunity to read so many of my classmates work during kukai I discovered some amazing haiku. The poetry for everyday people.

heated exchange
a night to sleep it off
morning embrace

wedding bells
exchanging our vows
just a dream

favorite flower
a bouquet of roses
atop the casket

stoic composure
uniform pressed sharply
training complete

too much
on one plate
get another

essay is done
printer hums to life
out of paper

the wrench slips
a few choice phrases
busted knuckles

on the trail
a common path travelled
familiar faces

rental skates
circling around the rink
Zamboni waits

peaceful walk
if only for a moment
life is good