Haiku Kukai 02 Favorites - May 2022
1 a morning walk Riley Cremeens |
2 unmade bed Riley Cremeens |
3 rain drops Tristan Keller |
4 around the block Tristan Keller |
5 where will we end up Tristan Keller Every time I take my dog for a walk, I feel a sense of adventure coming about. Even if it’s someone else dog I also think that way because it’s a different environment and I’m not used to the area. So, you could always see someone different or end up somewhere else. Roxanne Rodriguez, May 2022 |
6 a baby duck Riley Cremeens |
7 going to work Roxanne Rodriguez I like this haiku most of all. During this summer I’m working 35 hours a week at work and then taking two classes so I really feel a connection with this one. I feel like I never have time for myself. As soon as I get off it’s either chores or homework and before I know it, it’s almost midnight. Then I have to hurry and get ready for bed just to wake up the next day at 6am. That’s the main reason I like this haiku is just because of how much it reminded myself of me. Tristan Keller, May 2022 |
8 get back in line . . . Josh Grant |
9 frozen like the surface |
10 early morning, |
11 i sat in the closet Riley Cremeens I found this haiku to be very personal. I presumed they were talking about sexuality and outwardly accepting who they are for the first time. Even though it took them two decades to come out, they still were brave enough to do at some point. I hope their family accepted them and they are able to live their life loudly. Cleah Roberts, May 2022 |
12 riding a tricycle Roxanne Rodriguez My son just recently learned how to ride a bike, so this is a fresh core memory I have as a mother. It is not only scary for the child to learn to trust in themselves to be able to ride without protection, but it is scary for us as parents because we know the chance for injury becomes greater when switching to two wheels rather than three or four. But when they finally get it, the ability to ride without assistance it is a great accomplishment for them and us. Sara Runyen, May 2022 |
13 overthinking Cleah Roberts I picked this as my favorite because it can be a panic attack or a typical day of anxiety for someone and it is really up to the reader's interpretation. The way it is worded leaves a word of space in between the last two lines of what could have triggered the reader to cry and that's this is me. I am constantly overthinking everything and coming up with worse-case scenarios. I have never been diagnosed with anxiety, but I think I suffer from it every now and then. This is deeply written when reading it I can feel the sorrow or the anxious feelings of the writer. It is a powerful piece, in my opinion. Sara Runyen, May 2022 |
14 we score touchdowns Josh Grant |
15 blue eyed boy |
16 same plays, new records Josh Grant This haiku took on a different meaning to me than others might have received from it. To me, the haiku reminds me of my record collection. I may get a “new record,” but I tend to come back to my favorite or “same play,” and play it all the way through and then on to the next and run it till it stops. There is “no limits” to my record collection, it spans many genres and time periods. Gabriella Barone, May 2022 |
17 scared of who I will Cleah Roberts This haiku spoke to me. The first line made me wonder if this person is scared of who they will hurt? Scared of who they will love? The second line indicates that it's not what they will do to someone else that they are scared of but who they will become. In the uncertainty of being scared of who they will become they feel lonely and unsure and cling to others and their identities and personalities. I saw this happen a lot with people in college that thought they were “finding themselves,” but in reality they were morphing into other people. Gabriella Barone, May 2022 This makes me think of how the younger generation feels about themselves. I have many conversations with my stepdaughter about her and her friends, with all the social media, and how they do not have conversations with others they seem so lonely to me. They are afraid of the world, and I think they feel they must have some attachment to others to make things feel real to them. Roxanne Rodriguez, May 2022 |
18 so much to do Cleah Roberts Similar reasoning for the last one, I just feel like this is speaking to me directly. I constantly feel overwhelmed by all of the things that I have to get done in the day. When all I really need is a break or rest. I thought this summer would be better for me than the semester, but I’ve found that I am almost busier than what I usually was. Tristan Keller, May 2022 I like this haiku because it perfectly describes me and my life. I am a huge procrastinator and always wait until the last minute to do things. Due to this I always have very little time to get a million things done. This haiku also makes me think of school and having so much homework to get done but feeling rushed to do it because there’s not enough time. Lexi Bolt, May 2022
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19 late-night swim |
20 lemons, lemons Kaitlyn McIntyre |
21 green grass Sara Runyen |
22 it’s been months Sara Runyen This haiku gives a sense of change, whether it is the loss of someone passing or the rekindling of an old relationship. On my first reading of the haiku of thought of two people reminiscing about a loved one who had passed away. It feels as if no time has passed since this person died because their memories that make them laugh and cry. On my seconding reading of the haiku I imagined my life long friends that I can go months or even years without speaking to or seeing and then when were together everything clicks and were laughing till we cry. On my third reading of the haiku I imagined two lovers that have parted and are speaking again, the love is still there but it is bittersweet. Gabriella Barone, May 2022 |
23 “Mom, watch this” Sara Runyen Gosh, this feels so true whether you’re a mom or not. Hearing that saying from a little one brings some joy to life because even though it's something so small to you it’s something big to them. You can’t complain because you would seem that you are not a good adult. Roxanne Rodriguez, May 2022 |
24 friend or foe Kaitlyn McIntyre |
25 9 am Riley Cremeens I picked this as my favorite because for some it can be a delightful image but for some like me, the sounds of birds chirping when I wake up or throughout the day isn't that pleasant to me. Some could imagine a better view if they have nice scenery to look out at birds or have a better experience with the sounds they make. Kaitlyn McIntyre, May 2022 |
26 bright sun Kaitlyn McIntyre I imagine a tanned girl at the pool, relaxing and reading a book. The wind is blowing slightly, but the sun is shining brightly in the sky. She forgets to apply sunscreen, so her face begins to burn. As her face reddens from the beaming sun, the freckles that cover her skin become more apparent. Cleah Roberts, May 2022 I like this haiku because it reminds me of summer, and I love summer. I burn really easily if I am out in the sun too long an always end up with red skin making me look like a tomato. I also have freckles that come out majorly in the summer when I am out in the sun. Lexi Bolt, May 2022
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27 when you list the things you love, Josh Grant I’ve been a firm believer that in order to build healthy relationships a person should be able to recognize and show self-worth, self-love, and self-strength. This is a wonderful haiku and a great reminder to make sure to put yourself first. Sara Runyen, May 2022 I really connect with this haiku. I constantly feel like I’m putting everyone and everything else in my life before myself. I think that if everyone would just put themselves first every now and again, they’d be a lot happier. Or at least in a better place than they are now. Tristan Keller, May 2022 A young lady writes in her notebook, she is reflecting on the things she loves. As she scribbles in her notebook, she writes down things from pizza to her boyfriends. Then she remembers. I like this haiku because in my opinion it is very important to love yourself. While it is very important to love others and be nice to others, I think it is more important to make sure to do for yourself one in a while. Put yourself first sometimes and love yourself. Lexi Bolt, May 2022 |
28 Scovil Golf Course Walk hill after hill walking up bugs swirling Addi Wagner |
29 Rock On looking for my seat high hair second act Roxanne Rodriguez |
30 Garden of Gethsemane brick path tickling her toes Gabriella Barone |
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