THE FAR-EASTERN THEME HAIKU CONTEST (MIDI: Little Tea Cups)  As entries to this contest, please write haiku 17 syllables-or-less of any theme which is considered traditionally--(or perhaps UN-traditionally) of Far- Eastern influence. In example, cherry blossoms, koi-fish or even Chinese take-out, etc.! THE RULES:  1. Two-entry limit per-person/Genuine AP personality only please. Haiku-chains are considered ONE entry, so feel free to post a second entry if you so choose. 2. No bashing any other person by entry and/or commentary lest you be chop-sticked'ed from the contest immediately! 3. HAVE FUN!THE AWARDS-REWARDS:  TROPHY + 300 POINTS  TROPHY + 200 POINTS  TROPHY + 100 POINTS+ MANY  AWARDS-REWARDS!Best wishes to all--I'm looking forward to your entries! Jo BACKGROUND/IMAGE CREDIT: http://www.xixy.org/13moon/graphic/ MIDI CREDIT AND THANKS: Music © Rodney A. Brubacker http://www.geocities.com/weirdmanweirdo/ |
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 10, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 39 people
- Final notes: Thank you all for the diverse entries to this contest--They ranged from the most lovely images, to the most poignant and even the most fun all with a distinct Far-Eastern flair. I loved reading each and every one!
The Gold/Silver/Bronze Winners are as follows, with HM Awards for the remainder of entries in no particular order:
G--"SUNRISE" BY EMERALD13
S--"SILKWORM" BY HAIKU-BLESS-YOU
B--"POVERTY" BY MINA NAGI
Thank you all again for these wonderful entries!
Jo
Contest Winners
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by Haiku-bless-you 6 lines, 13 comments, on Sep 7 8:29 PM 2007. In nature, life
Silver trophy winner
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on a rainy day
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mu-shu pork for me
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cattails
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a lot of sake served by pretty geisha girl• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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mushy green paste
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atom bombs killed innocent human• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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by amaranthine lover 14 lines, 3 comments, on Sep 7 9:36 PM 2007. In Contemporary, Contest, Fantasy, Dark, Abstract, Haiku, noguest
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(contemporary haiku)by between slices 15 lines, 4 comments, on Sep 9 2:12 AM 2007. In Contemporary Haiku, Humor Honorable mention
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Black clouds overheard
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Lanterns tremble their yellow doubles in the dark• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Too many leaves dance when I walk this pathway home• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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gyoza and yakatori smells fill the room• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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through tonight's lanternby myrataal 10 lines, 4 comments, on Oct 5 4:30 AM 2007. In Haiku -- Far East -- traditional Honorable mention
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graceful golden koiby Arkbear 5 lines, 11 comments, on Oct 5 8:52 PM 2007. In Haiku, Nature, Love, Thoughts, Life, Inspirational, Escape, Lost in thought Honorable mention
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(contemporary haiku)by between slices 16 lines, 11 comments, on Sep 9 2:45 AM 2007. In Contemporary Haiku Honorable mention
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chop-sticked'ed from the contest immediately!
Good one Jo
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LOL...Wait until you see how I DQ them for my up-and-coming snow-plow contest!
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I will have to make sure and read LOL
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Oh my, lots more fun! No egg phooey here!
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thanks so much Jo ... i didnt envy you all that reading and considering ... >>> Gina
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Thanks for the honourable mention and the points
All the best
Pozo
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oh, you're so generous!!!
thanks so so much for shedding out so many HMs!!!
the top three were gorgeous winners and sure deserved it with those stark images!
you know what? i'm glad haiku is evolving so much through AP!!! ^_^
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Thank you for the bronze… I’m chuffed and thrilled to pieces…
mina
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