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Haiku, write of Insects or Birds by InBetweenThoughts

 

UPDATE: I will judge this contest sometime Saturday morning as my time is limited; appreciate your patience, this will give me the time needed to properly review, comment and judge all the entries!

Have a lovely day, Ken IBT 

 

 

 

Good morning people in this contest your prompts will be;

INSECTS~or~BIRDS

 

What I am looking for is imagery!

I want to clearly see what it is you have.

Simple, but descriptive.....

 Examples;

 

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Blue-jays squawk loudly,
flying between dense branches~
who's in my hot tub?

 

~~~~~~~

 

Eerie sounds above,

cold darkened skies, howling winds~

black feathers at feet.

 

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This contest is for anyone whom loves to write Haiku!
(You may enter up to three per Poet) 

Please post in your Authors notes;

"This is a great form of poetry that flows from my thoughts, though the picture I see is greater, I have summed it all up beautifully in such short verse."

 

 

Please use SPELL CHECK as this too will count when I am judging 
as will syllable counts....

Any questions please feel free to IM me......some of the points for this contest were 

donated by an anonymous party..... 

 

 

 

 

Have fun and enjoy the beautiful day! 

Ken, InBetweenThoughts 

 

 

Remember what I want is a Single Haiku 5/7/5 syllable count
a link for your conveniance;

 

 

 

Also for anyone new to this form, this link is very helpful;

 

 

 

For those of you whom would like to learn more about Haiku, or already love 
to write this form here is a link to my group; 

 

 

 

 

 

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on September 29, 2007
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 22 people
  • Final notes:
    Once again another contest has come to an end I am surprised with the wonderful entries all beautiful in their own way. After long debate I have come to a final decision and Thank all of You for your Haiku, wonderful images, your patience and your time taken to write and enter.

    Congratulations to everyone..as I see it you were all worthy of a trophy HM's awarded in no particular order.

    I would like to add a BIG THANK YOU for those of you whom have DONATED POINTS to help PROMOTE OUR GROUP and the CONTESTS for all to enjoy not only in Winning, but Learning from others, reading and perfecting our skills in the Art of Haiku!

    Have a beautiful day, Ken IBT

    MY apollogies for the screw up Thanks to Celticmoon and Catz (Moderators) the contest was re-opened to send out your well deserved awards! Have a great day, Ken IBT and the rose is for the Ladies!!!

Contest Winners

  1. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3439662, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  2. three house flies going
    this way and that way then this
    by AndrewHide 2 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 27 7:38 AM 2007. In Haiku
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3439528, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  4. The firefly send sparks, Starting his quest for a mate-
    by StephLippitt 2 lines, 7 comments, on Sep 25 8:44 AM 2007. In Other, Nature, Haiku
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Overhead I see Pretty pink feathers flutter
    by TheFourSeasons 4 lines, 3 comments, on Sep 25 8:47 AM 2007. In Haiku, Nature, Contest
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. up in trees they hide small eyes gaze over the green
    by Domine Pestilentia 2 lines, 1 comment, on Sep 25 8:56 AM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  7. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3439630, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  8. by Shenton 2 lines, 1 comment, on Sep 25 9:21 AM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  9. Wily butterflies Suck buddleia branches dry
    by quantumsurveyor 2 lines, 2 comments, on Sep 25 9:43 AM 2007. In Contest, Nature, Humor
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  10. by elemental angel 9 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 25 9:58 AM 2007. In Contest, Nature, Haiku
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  11. by Eots 2 lines, 5 comments, on Sep 25 9:51 AM 2007. In Dark, Life, Hope
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  12. evil boll weevil attacks cotton ln the boll
    by Billbard 2 lines, 2 comments, on Sep 25 11:00 AM 2007. In Nature
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  13. On leaves you will find
    Wriggling look very close
    by anaisnais 3 lines, 3 comments, on Sep 25 11:39 AM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  14. by cutiepie 11 lines, 8 comments, on Sep 25 3:44 PM 2007. In Nature
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  15. eagle in the sky
    pry at fish in the river
    by Freelance writer 2 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 26 2:49 AM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  16. Young hawk rips its prey
    grey-white feathers drift
    by Blushfulmoon 2 lines, 15 comments, on Sep 26 9:22 PM 2007. In Nature
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  17. bald eagle, eyes pierced
    etched into frosted azure~
    by Knight70 2 lines, 7 comments, on Sep 26 10:04 PM 2007. In Nature, Birds, Haiku
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  18. Small busybodies stick noses where not wanted:
    by Elrenia 11 lines, 3 comments, on Sep 27 5:25 AM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  19. a praying mantis in green alien armor
    by maggiejamespoet 2 lines, 4 comments, on Sep 27 10:29 AM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  20. Asian ladybug dresses red & black polka dots
    by maggiejamespoet 2 lines, 7 comments, on Sep 27 10:35 AM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  21. robin red-breasted
    nest in her green summer trestle
    by maggiejamespoet 2 lines, 8 comments, on Sep 27 10:44 AM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  22. praying mantis glares
    camoflauged to paralyze~
    by Knight70 30 lines, 23 comments, on Sep 27 9:37 PM 2007. In Nature, Haiku, Survival
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  23. torrential screams
    red-tailed hawk in pursuit~
    by Knight70 2 lines, 13 comments, on Sep 27 12:14 PM 2007. In Nature, Haiku, Wildlife (Birds), Survival
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • Harrisham Minhas
    September 25, 2007
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  • InBetweenThoughts
    September 25, 2007
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    I'm sure you will sneak something wonderful in Good luck if you do! Have a lovely day, Ken IBT

  • InBetweenThoughts
    September 29, 2007
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    I screwed up again.. talking to MOD to see if they can change to give all entries and HM if not then I'll have to open a new contest for the contestants to be properly awarded...Soory, please be patient, Ken IBT


  • Harrisham Minhas
    September 30, 2007
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    Wow! Thanks a lot for the Gold!
    Thanks for hosting a lovely contest.

    • InBetweenThoughts
      September 30, 2007
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      You are very welcome! I am putting together another Haiku contest with the theme of Halloween...keep your eyes open! Congrats on your award, well deserved!, Ken IBT

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