I’ve been thinking of doing something for Bobby Briggs for a while. I was lucky enough to meet Dana Ashbrook in 2014 and he was such a genuine, gracious chap that I grew in appreciation of his character even more. I struggled for inspiration, however, until I remembered the scene in season 3 when he sees Laura’s picture in the Sheriff’s station. That’s where this series of haikus came from.
This is haiku number 223 out of the 365 that I’m aiming for. A Twin Peaks inspired haiku for every day of the year.
Just a Photograph
It doesn’t take much
To rekindle old passions
Just a photograph
To put you back there
In the throes of your first love
But what did you know?
The girl was broken
Beyond your understanding
You, nought but a child
Your tears made her laugh
Your innocence she fed on
Your love didn’t help
And then she was gone
This girl you loved and hated
Dead, with you suspect
You raged at the town
Invited them all to share
Your own hidden guilt
That you couldn’t help
You didn’t even know to
Wouldn’t have changed her
You played at rebel
Dipped your toes in rough waters
But never dived in
For grounding you’d had
Two examples to follow
Never far away
The stalwart Betty
And the flier, the Major
Who dreamed your success
And in time you saw
That your life could be worth more
Despite losing her
You became a man
Took an oath and wore a star
Found love once again
Life’s disappointments
They came and they went in turn
Left dents in your shield
No happy marriage
Nor Jack Rabbit’s soothing tones
Just a strange numbness
Waiting for purpose
Poised to contribute your piece
When the stars aligned
It didn’t take much
To provide inspiration
Just a photograph
The curl of her hair
A winding road to travel
Back to youth’s hideout
Her eyes a caution
A reprimand for slowness
In finding your feet
Full lips that you knew
Now whisper encouragement
For journeys ahead
So wake up, Bobby
Win back your wife and your child
With love from she who once died
I hope you enjoyed that. You can see the video version of it here. Please subscribe to this or the YouTube channel if you like it. It’s called What the Haiku! Twin Peaks poetry and more
If you did, there’s a whole load more on my YouTube channel – What the Haiku
And, if you want to see more of my Twin Peaks poetry, you can click the links below.
Mike’s Story – a haiku sequence
Are you still seeing this…? Some limericks
Palindrome for Dark Woods – a poem
The Battle of the Bob Bubble – a poem
Cinquains for Lucy, Audrey, Candie and others
Cheers,
Richard
The Ardenna Crossing 
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