PACE Global Haiku • PACE February 2010
Dr. Randy Brooks

Selected Haiku

by
Brandon Brenner

This collection was written at the end of the winter season 2010. The inspiration came from many sources, however all of them were drawn from experiences that struck my being at the particular instance. I learned early on that the art of Haiku is most effectively communicated by translating experiences that have the potential of pulling on the heart of the reader. All of the Haiku chosen for this collection is hoped to do just that, touch the heart of the reader in a way that draws a warm recollection of their own experiences. I have certainly enjoyed finding many forgotten memories of my own while reading others’ works. My goal is that at least one of these finds a misplaced memory for everyone who enjoys this collection.

patiently waiting
the last of the snow melts
the swing set

open windows
catch train whistles
a love sweetened goodbye

blazing summer sun
glistening blue water
cannonball

crabapple buds bleed
the library sidewalk
spring

a sun warmed bench
the couple sit and absorb
each others’ gaze

his eyes
caught hers
catching
his