Favorite Haiku From Kukai 2
Kukai 1 Favorites, January 30, 2002

white water over the cliff we stop holding our breath Eric Sharp

the cast photo I recall the people not the part Meg Schleppenbach (5)

throwing open curtains sun reflecting white bliss of going back to bed Rachel Perry (5)

Grandmother’s soft fingers along my back asleep in no time Krista Duffett (6) edit by AJ Cunningham

Three bars Four girls No jackets Not a care in the world Jodee Whitlock (5)

morning chill I snuggle into the covers Kristin Card (12) 1st place

driving down back roads storm-sky Brock Peoples (8) 3rd place

darkness snuggling under blankets with my sister Angie Williams (7) 4th place

finals week snow and stress two roommates sledding Shannon Kroner (3)

red and silver foil is all that remains of the chocolates Nikki Garry (3)

I open the garage door bloody deer carcass hanging there AJ Cunningham (5)

wet grass shimmering shining stars lead to a nearby moon Darrin Thurman (4)

winter for months the sled still in the shed Jane Millikin (3)

gold hoops on the desk hair loose glitter still on your arms Mahraya Fulfer (4)

not a soul to be found except the rain hitting the old, homeless man's jacket Gia Drouzas (4)

train rushing past along empty tracks the house shakes Beth Stiner (5)

clumsy lips meet with humming bird hearts our first kiss Beth Stiner (8) 3rd place

sitting barefoot in a clover patch the breeze begins Jennifer Clements (5)

© 2002, Randy Brooks • Millikin University
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