Rainy SoCal – a collection of haikus
Photo Provided by: Layla Valenzuela '23.
A snowy day on campus!
March 3, 2023
The past few weeks of near-constant rain in Southern California have had Royals shaken up. Along with my thoughts, I’ve asked a few Royals for their responses regarding how they feel about this dreadful weather…. in Haiku format. Here are their responses:
A dramatic retelling of my experience climbing the stairs:
A puddle gathers
In a pile on the floor
Boom! Crash! I slipped. Again.
Mom, take this as a sign to Apple Pay me some spending money:
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I need to buy boots
Day by day, my soaked shoes say:
“You need to buy boots.”
Here’s something a bit more dramatic- please be safe on the freeway:
I’m scared. I won’t drive.
The roads are damp- please! I’m scared
of Hydroplaning.
Where were you when we experienced snow at school for the first time?:
The day was March 1st
I dashed outside; Could it be?
Yes! Snow in SoCal.
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Ally Lillestol ’23 has some adverse feelings about going to school in the rain:
“Flare leggings fail me
My legs fight against the cold
Please let me go home.”
On the other hand, the rain has inspired Senior Alexandra Bohn‘s poetic talent:
“Heaven weeps above
Cold air crisp on my pink cheeks
Rain is much beloved.”
Kathleen Martinez ’23 recalls her experience practicing her Red and Gold drill on the wet lawn:
“Sweat covers my neck
My feet slip on the wet grass
I fly in the air.”
That’s all! If the rain is bumming you out, try writing a Haiku about your feelings- it’s extremely therapeutic. Please dress warmly, bring an umbrella, and don’t let the rain ruin your hair!