Each of the students in Gretchen Henderson’s Introduction to Creative Writing class chose a spot in Dahlgren Quad from which to write haiku throughout the fall 2015 semester. The following haiku are by Joseph Hwang and Amanda Weise from “spot 3.” Click through to see the metadata for each haiku or to browse more spot 3 haiku.
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Spot 3, by Joseph Hwang
~Joseph Hwang~
Sunlight and warmth show
Long strands of grass wave hello
Do they see me – know?
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The clouds lost color
Their luster blown far away
Their naked shells float
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Knock knock – hollow sounds
Inside appears empty but
something stirs within.
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As the rumble nears
I cringe, withdrawing myself
falling into dark.
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Spot 3, by Amanda Weise
~Amanda Weise~
What is the future?
Will spot number 3 transform?
Wanting to return
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Taste the crisp, cool breeze
The hearty soup from dinner
Lingers on my tongue
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Leaves crunching softly
Wind blowing over my hands
All these new, fresh sounds
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Soft, wet dirt crumbles
The earth is cool and gentle
A serene breeze sings
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Sun kisses my cheek
Laughter echoes in the breeze
Joyous afternoon