PACE Global Haiku • January 2006 Dr. Randy Brooks

Kelley Larrick

Family Adventures Selected Haiku by Kelley Larrick The approach that I have taken to writing haiku, is to describe situations that I have encountered with my family. Family is a huge part of my life. I'm married to a wonderful man and have three children. Kraig, 14-year old freshman, Kaleb, 12-year old 6th grade, and Kristie, 10-year old 4th grade. All three, along with my husband and myself are very involved in sports. I'm also real close with my parents and relatives, so all of my haiku have come from memories of things that we have done together. Please enjoy my experiences, like I have enjoyed them.

the packed hall with a sea of orange the chief dances

cinder track that's my son first place

Family Celebration New Year's Eve the table stacked high with games the family gathers in the kitchen with a snack and drink in hand deck of cards I shuffle and deal first game, Uno from one game to another we pick Life from the pile nighttime falls as the moonlight shines almost midnight horns blow, confetti flies Happy New Year

© 2006, Randy Brooks • Millikin University
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