IN203 Honors Seminar: Global Haiku Tradition
Dr. Randy Brooks • Spring 2006

Assorted Mischief: Volume III
A collection of Haiku

by
Rick Bearce

In this collection, I really tried to expand my haiku writing. In the past, I’ve been almost strictly a senryu writer, but I felt it was time to diversify my style of writing. Granted I’ve still included a healthy dose of senryu, but I’ve also tried to include some pure haiku in this collection. My writing tends to be based on real events, and since I try to find humor in almost all aspects of life, it’s reflected in my writing.

Rick Bearce is a sophomore double major in Physics and Applied Mathematics from Havana, IL. His favorite haiku poet is Alan Pizzarelli. He enjoys writing both haiku and senryu, and likes to focus on non-typical topics in his writing.

rolled down window
talking on the payphone
springtime rain shower