Global Haiku • January 2023
Dr. Randy Brooks

Imagination Captured & Written

by
Conor Reynolds

I have learned that a haiku is interesting and tells a lot more than the words in the lines. They tell a story in what is not written down.

My name is Conor Reynolds, and I am a Senior Arts Technology major. As an Arts Technology major, I do a lot of storytelling. I tell stories in the form of art and design. My major rarely has me use words for much more than directions or a name. Whether it is trying to sell a product or tell a hero’s journey, my major has me build a connection. I have always loved to tell stories. I just typically do it in the form of visuals.

Haiku doesn’t have to be 17 syllables, but it should draw a connection between two things. It should create emotion and bring up past memories. That is how you best connect with the reader and that is what has them coming back for more of your work.

I have learned that to build this connection we need a common interest or feeling. This is why I have discovered that the best way to write Haiku is to write about experiences or past emotion.

long gravel road
the only path available
it’s going to be rough

one step
after another
the bridge will hold

climb up
one foot forward
don’t look down

two rocks
a carrot and a scarf
snow and a smile

hat and gloves
snow boots by the door
waiting on mom

dryer clunking
the buzz of the refrigerator
almost complete silence

deep breath
at peace with the world
exhale evil