EN340 / IN350 Global Haiku Tradition
Dr. Randy Brooks
Spring 2004
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Maureen Coady

Spring Day: A Kasen Renga

Lost in a Moment
haiku by

Maureen Coady

Life is an incredible journey. Nature, people, experiences are only a few things that cause us to realize that life is full of moments worthy of our careful attention. As the reader, my hope is that you intensely experience some of these instants caught in words along with me. These haiku stem from my intense passions: my faith in God, relationships, and curious moments. I am a person who experiences life deeply; as you examine these haiku, allow them to move you in a powerful way. Let the moment take over. Lost in a Moment . . .

"Lost in a Moment" captures ideas and unique instances in a very special way. Maureen has a way of capturing very real and tangible moments out of several abstract ideas, such as religious faith. The works truly represent the author's character and deepest passions. Her love of God, her attention to the simple moments in life, and her gratefulness for the life she has been given all shine through this marvelous collection of haiku. I'm sure you will be moved, and greatly enjoy reading this collection!

          —Leigh Ann Kitchell


summer crush
hoping that she
has nothing to do with you


sunday morning worship
seated next to me
focusing . . .
                   his scent


lovers emerge
from the trees
caught


praying for dreams
of anything but
you


mom's Marlboro's
exhaling
into sunbeams


grandma's ashed forehead
we chuckle . . .
Catholic stuff


silent autumn chill
on a mountain
the death that gave life


ocean breeze
drinks and the sunset
. . . maybe next year


on the park bench
she peels her orange
ants picnic


summer friends
late night skinny dip
beach patrol


afternoon jog
avoiding the dog poop
cherry blossoms


sand in our bed
two girls giggle
themselves to sleep


good byes
your sunburned back
hugging too tight

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