Early Morning – Home Choosing two outfits Wearing the one I’ll teach in Carrying the second
Before Students – School Stapling up the photos I took of the students last week Gussy up the classroom
Daytime – School Writer’s workshop begins Students engaged, thinking, writing I worry about the night
After School – Near School Dinner with the team At our favorite restaurant Only water, please.
Before BTSN – School Classroom lights are off I sit quietly at my desk Awaiting the onslaught
During BTSN – School Wearing the second outfit Pacing and talking too fast. Can they see me sweat?
Mid BTSN Interruption _ School The Sheriff is here If you parked in the fire lane Please move your car now.
After BTSN – In the car Driving home, there’s rain Washing away the long day Peace in my heart.
There is just something freeing about haiku. Simple yet says a lot. I like that you did a series too. I’m sure most of us could put ourselves directly into your shoes!
What a great way to highlight your day and evening.
Love this structure! Your last one is my favorite because despite all the worries it tells me things went well. Peace in the heart.
I too love the structure of a series of haikus – I have never thought of doing that. Put that idea in my cap for some slice down the road.
More importantly, your simple words gave me such a sense of feeling at each moment of the day.
I really loved your series of haikus. This is a creative idea that I too did not think about doing, but is very relatable to many of us as a highlight throughout our day.
Stanzas four and seven left me with big smiles plastered on my face. Funny moments, well told.