PACE Global Haiku • April 2007
Dr. Randy Brooks
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such is life…

by
Jenny Millikin

Welcome to my Haiku. I have to say that I have struggled with simplifying my words and getting my point across, but have been inspired by the many writers that we have read throughout the course. I have found a way to put my thoughts into words and explain my feelings without any more than three lines, although not perfect most of the time. I have written not only for the course, but have also written for myself during this course. My selections for this book are inspired by my life at the moment and my family. I have been struggling and focus in finding the joy that is in front of me, and I hope that you feel that as you read through my poetry.

writing
for joy
not perfection

          Jenny Millikin, 2007

mud to her knees
gramps by her side
first fish on the line

cool breeze on his face
two wheels underneath
riding into the ditch

a blink of light
across the field
the chase begins

  

sun in his eyes
head tilted down
looking for the catcher’s sign

batter up
taps floats through the air
play stops on the field

  

map on the wall
Tokyo, Korea, Afghanistan, Iraq
tracking dad

glasses on still
she sleeps
on the pages of Shakespeare

  

breaking bread
first taste of wine
he shares his first supper

buds on the lilac
a new start
to find a heart that belongs—
                                   with mine

  

 

© 2007, Randy Brooks • Millikin University
All rights returned to authors upon publication.