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Haikus of Life Zarek Burkert

Our lives are filled with so many experiences, shaping and molding who we become. Personalities are formed by so many outside factors such as location, family, religion, hobbies and so much more. We come into this world as a blank page ready to be written on until we can hold the pen for ourselves. Throughout the process of discovering ourselves, we come upon important people. These people are the support system we typically did not know we needed until looking back. They are the best friend you had in elementary school that was always there, a teacher that saw what you were capable of and never lost faith, the coach that knew you had potential and pushed you farther, and so many others. Throughout my life I have been exposed to a multitude of influences. I was raised primarily in the small town of Blackwell, Oklahoma, where the population is predominantly white, conservative, and Christian. My mother tried her best to let us have freedom in deciding what we believed in. My siblings and I were not raised in a church and politics were not discussed until we brought them forward. This allowed us to independently research and create our beliefs. One thing my mother stressed to us was how important education is. She expected a lot from us and was disappointed in any grade below an A. She also expected us to do at least one extracurricular activity. This is how I found my love of music and cheerleading. The experiences we encounter form how we look at the world. They influence what we desire and create a drive that keeps us moving towards our life goals.

Heirloom held close and cherished now onto you they are passed gifts from family’s past

Religion what do you believe why are we here, who shaped us what is your own answer

Important Figures through my bests and worsts lifting me when no one would thank you for it all

Talents what makes you special talents that set you apart worked on, made perfect

Hope when there is nothing but you have to keep going push forward with hope

Music emotions captured in a timeless seal of life helping those to come

Determination determination your ever burning fire your perseverance

World Events a grasp on the globe changing the world forever a strong death laced hit

Life what is the reason why do I deserve a life do I hold purpose

Death the greatest release into the unknown darkness the escape of death