EN340 / IN350 Global Haiku Tradition
Dr. Randy Brooks
Spring 2005
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Brooke DeWall

haiku project: playground ball

MEMORIES
A collection of Haiku

by

Brooke DeWall

I title my collection memories because I found that when I was looking over the haiku to put in it, they were mostly about things that I have experienced in my life, mostly my childhood. I have chosen these particular haiku, because they are my favorites. I hope you enjoy them also.


warm sunlight
sitting in the bleachers
staring into the empty field


side by side
we walke together
through the snow


morning
he rolls over
and kisses my forehead


There is an elderly woman, named Leah, who is the sweetest old woman one could ever meet. She can tell you a story or two more than once, but every time it just gets better. Some of these stories are so amazing and it is hard to understand how such a small little lady could go through so much, but then if you look into her eyes you can see. Her eyes are not only filled with experiences but also with undying love. In her stories, if you listen, you can even feel the love that she gives everyone, even if they didn’t give love to her in return. She likes to spread her love to everyone she knows, even to you, the listener.

cushioned rocking chair
indents from endless
story telling


Playground Haiku Ball

©2005 Randy Brooks, Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois || all rights reserved for original authors