Lauren Omohundro

Memories AUTHOR'S PREFACE The haiku that I have selected for this collection are very special to me. They are not only my personal favorites but they are haiku that have shaped me in some way, shape, or form. I feel that these haiku will have a strong emotional impact on the reader as well. They are not intended to have the same impact on the reader though. They will touch each person differently. I carefully picked each one to be in the collection. They were chosen accordingly to which ones have the deepest emotional appeals to me. Events in my life have inspired these haiku, hence the title, Memories. —Lauren Omohundro INTRODUCTION I give this haiku collection two thumbs up! Reading through them several times I was touched by the way each one was able to portray a specific image or feeling. Because of the way I connected with each one, I really felt as if I could have written them myself. They are extremely thought provoking and really give you a new aspect to life’s moments. They are intended to please and entertain all ages of readers. They are definitely mind stimulating. These haiku are true representations of the Japanese tradition. She really has a way of keeping the tradition alive. —Danielle Berens

the skipper across the still water once, twice, three times

abandoned town nothing but a dust devil

sunrise smell of burnt toast dad tries again

in the mountains, mountains a copycat, copycat lurks near me, near me (Most Innovative Haiku, Spring 2001)

in the mirror my ex’s name on my behind forever

new puppy yellow puddle on the seed catalogue

this holy place a confession- I did it!

lucky day for the widow ace of hearts