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Capture something special and write a haiku or a haiku chain using either the traditional 5,7,5 syllable format or the shorter form based on this picture (Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on October 19, 2007
  • Rewards: Gold: 350, Silver: 250, Bronze: 150, Honorable mention: 17 people
  • Final notes:
    I was blown away by these entries ... so many lovely pieces to read on waking! Thank you for your beautiful entries. I have added honourables (in no particular order) as they all deserve something.

    Congratulations to the top three ... AWESOME TREATS!!

    Thanks for dropping by ... see you soon!

    Have a great day ... xx

Contest Winners

  1. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3520396, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  2. Llanddwyn Island Picture Haiku
    by Tristan Storm 3 lines, 9 comments, on Oct 18 7:07 PM 2007. In Spiritual, Personal, Contest
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Christianity
    by Shenton 2 lines, 3 comments, on Oct 18 6:35 PM 2007
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3519971, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  5. Choices
    Go one way or go The other, but either way
    by katie-jo 2 lines, 2 comments, on Oct 18 6:42 PM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3520202, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  7. Endless Love
    With arms wide open Perched high upon a hilltop
    by Jeremy0826 4 lines, 2 comments, on Oct 18 7:29 PM 2007. In Contest, Spiritual, Life, Love, Thoughts
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  8. ancient of all days - senyru
    by thelordreigns 12 lines, 1 comment, on Oct 18 7:43 PM 2007. In Spiritual, haiku, senyru, redemption, the cross
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  9. Never Forgotten
    by thepoetssoul 6 lines, 9 comments, on Oct 18 8:08 PM 2007. In Haiku. Spiritual, Thoughts
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  10. The Holy Place
    A path up the hill, Leading to a sacred place,
    by soccer220 2 lines, 1 comment, on Oct 18 6:42 PM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  11. Cross Thoughts
    by rustynite 2 lines, 3 comments, on Oct 18 6:03 PM 2007. In Hope, Spiritual
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  12. [ above the normal plane ]
    above the normal plane the image of the man
    by Pollycheck 2 lines, 6 comments, on Oct 18 7:06 PM 2007. In Spiritual
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  13. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3520306, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  14. Cross Purposes
    Orange fall broke mankind
    so dead climb crucified not
    by GaryCGibson 2 lines, 5 comments, on Oct 18 7:29 PM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  15. He Lives
    Alone on Calvery- stands an empty Cross
    by wingsofgold25 2 lines, 3 comments, on Oct 18 7:26 PM 2007. In Love, Spiritual, Hope
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  16. [ final curve ]
    by azure85 3 lines, 4 comments, on Oct 18 7:04 PM 2007. In haiku
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  17. HM - Spiritual - Haiku (5-7-5)
    x 1
    by RedwingSpirit 0 lines, on Mar 15 10:13 PM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  18. Sanctuary
    by TwilightDazzles 2 lines, 5 comments, on Oct 18 6:04 PM 2007. In Contest, Spiritual, Nature, Thoughts, Creative
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  19. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3520282, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]

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  • thelordreigns gold member
    October 19, 2007
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    Thanks so much for the honorable mention and the wonderfully inspiring photo.

    Love to all - jo


  • TwilightDazzles
    October 19, 2007
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    Thanks very much for the honorable mention and the excuse to write a haiku! I love them!