Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto
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This was one of the sites that was considered for The Seven New Wonders of the World. It is one of the greatest cultural heritage sites in the world, and deserves recognition for it's beauty and serenity. Kiyomizu means pure water, clear water or limpid water. And this is a place of wonderful beauty.
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Ea and Hoodoolover are collecting poems inspired by these wonders of the world, and some might be included in their volume. I will judge the entries just like a regular contest, but have listed ea as a co-judge for her input. Those she would like to include in their collection, she will definitely notify! Check out her current contest on the Great Wall of China:
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http://allpoetry.com/contest/2368964
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Informational Links:
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http://www.new7wonders.com/index.php?id=374
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiyomizu_Temple
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For this contest, write a haiku, haiku chain, tanka or tanka chain that is inspired by Kiyomizu Temple.
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Rules:
1. Write a haiku, haiku chain, tanka or tanka chain.
2. It can be written in the traditional or modern formats.
3. You may enter more than once, in a different format. Up to four times each if you want to do a haiku, haiku chain, tanka or tanka chain!
4. No adult content.
5. Credit any graphics used.
6. Have fun!
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First Place: 300 points
Second Place: 200 points
Third Place: 100 points
HM's too!
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graphic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/19915916@N00/131257414/
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 28, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 1 people
- Final notes: temple’s reflection
in the pure water
o-mikuji floats away
Thank you for such beautiful entries in honor of Kyomizu Temple. They were a delight to read, and ea and I enjoyed each one very much.
Contest Winners
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(contemporary haiku chain)by between slices 38 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 15 9:12 AM 2007. In Contemporary Haiku Chain, Nature, Tourism, Japan
Gold trophy winner
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by DyeBieFyre 15 lines, 4 comments, on Sep 27 12:01 AM 2007. In Nature, Haiku chain
Honorable mention
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Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [6]
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Comments
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Thank you so much for running this, azure.
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i wish haiku and tanka were more readily acceptable here.. part of the problem i think is so much bad haiku/tanka is 'acceptable' - due to ignorance of the form, and lack of willingness to learn ... such contests, as this, are great ... i read with interest ... good luck with it ... sincerely >>> Gina
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Thanks for hosting Susie,
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Thank you for the honorable mention.
The picture is, indeed, beautiful.
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