Bryan Williams

Global Haiku PACE June 2005
Millikin University

Bryan Williams

Selected Haiku

by Bryan Williams

My inspiration for writing haiku comes from general, everyday things around me. Usually I write about events around my home life. I like to write about animals more than anything else, because they are funny to watch. I try to stay away from serious subjects because the majority of haiku seem to be about serious events. The lighter, or more humorous haiku, are what I like. Not everyone has experienced some of the heavier-hearted things in life.

I would like to acknowledge Dr. Randy Brooks in my haiku writings. If it wasn't for his excitement and devotion to haiku, it would be hard for me to sink my excitement into this project. I realize that I don't know everything about the haiku genre, but I have learned much. I am happy to present my personal collection to you.

nuts and bolts
i stand all day
they keep coming

morning surf
a dog fills the sky
with seagulls

perfect sunrise
sand between my toes

spotted a whale
did you bring a frisbee

          forgot sunscreen
          it's going to be a scorcher
          where’s the dog… now

sailboats in the distance
a rainbow of colors

          sand is burning now
          the water soothes
          my feet

by Bryan and Denise Williams
(hokku by Jim Boyd, The Haiku Anthology, p. 17)

long assembly line
it never ends
waiting for the weekend

a lazy hammock
shade is my friend
today

grandma's raking party
the smell
of burning leaves

snow sparkling
under streetlights
my first snow angel

sun above me
floating on water
like a compass needle

eyes masked in black
tongue panting
man's best friend

acorns falling
september humidity
wedding clothes stick to us