A student of mine today pointed out that the rhythm of my haiku is off. Traditionally, Haiku follows the 5-7-5 format. Indeed, my Haiku has strayed far from that. However, in the vein of another Haiku poet, http://www.ahapoetry.com/haiartjr.htm, I believe my haiku captures my experience. So, while I work on my rhythm and syllabic format dear reader, you see if you can capture the moment that I have attempted to capture in verse.

Dale

Something is different.
The earth is trembling.
The dynamics of our relationship has changed.

Allow me to begin this blog with an American haiku…

eyes growing tired
the river cuts the soil
the academic process will lead where I follow.