Rules:
1. Write a haiku about a rainy day!
2. Haiku can be written in 17 syllables or less. Haiku chains are great too!
3. Up to two entries per person.
4. This is a contest, not a workshop!
5. No adult content or StIcKy CaPs
6. Have fun!
graphic: http://www.treesforlife.org.uk/images/rain_ripples_large.jpg
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 10, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 12 people
- Final notes: Thank you for such beautiful rainy day haiku! Each one is a delight, and I enjoyed reading them as the rain finally stopped outside. Thank you so much, talented poets.
First place: bookstore-such great images
Second place: internal rain-you cried with each heartfelt word
Third place: a break-this made me laugh!
Nine HM's, all worthy, it was so hard to decide.
Contest Winners
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bookstore awning... even these raindrops• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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It's raining inside
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autumn... pockmarks on the face• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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by Maya Lyubenova 2 lines, 5 comments, on Oct 27 1:05 PM 2007. In Nature, Haiku, Tenmon
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raindrops splash on the old tin roof• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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walking in the rain my clothes and backpack are soaked• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Umbrella shelter,
sucked into a tulip shape,• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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sudden shower forgot my umbrella• Commented on by judge.
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and as ripples pull,
the extended woe they bring
optimise return.by Tercil 19 lines, 16 comments, on Oct 27 11:17 AM 2007
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song of the angels echo softly in wet verseby Kalliope 2 lines, 5 comments, on Oct 27 11:58 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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From her lips pools of thought drizzleby liquidmindforever 2 lines, 7 comments, on Oct 27 12:37 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Calming drops of water
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Cool crystal droplets Swimming down the windowpaneby Seraph 18 lines, 3 comments, on Oct 27 8:50 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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crystal droplets fall nonchalantly to the groundby Stardust-luvr 22 lines, 11 comments, on Oct 28 12:00 AM 2007. In Personal, Thoughts, Nature, HaikuChain• Commented on by judge.
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Windshields riv’lets dance
Sodden spirits dissipateby paulcreates 3 lines, 8 comments, on Oct 28 7:42 AM 2007. In Haiku• Commented on by judge. -
Rain, Rain, Rain, Rain, Rain,
Rain, Rain, Rain, Rain, Rain, Rain, Rain,• Commented on by judge. -
Dancing in the rain,
splashing in rapture.by GhostBear 2 lines, 5 comments, on Oct 29 12:05 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
I love standing out in the rain• Commented on by judge.
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by Arkbear 18 lines, 10 comments, on Oct 29 6:43 PM 2007. In Haiku, Hope, Thoughts, Contemporary, Nature, Inspirational• Commented on by judge.
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Rain drops on the soil
translate their mellifluous wordsby Nivedita 3 lines, 5 comments, on Oct 31 6:02 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
Raining...
Stagnant pothole, one speedy car-by LapisLazuli 5 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 3 8:04 AM 2007. In Contemporary, Society, My own style, Haiku• Commented on by judge. -
tears from way up high
a chill and a warmth run through• Commented on by judge. -
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by Dancing the Rumba 2 lines, 6 comments, on Nov 5 4:31 PM 2007. In Haiku• Commented on by judge. -
It rains here today
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A boy, nose pressed to Cold panes. Scars slice heaven’s face—• Commented on by judge.
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Morning showers fall, Enticing thoughts of nature• Commented on by judge.
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A sound of great peace, A gentle pitter-patter,by vdpuppylvr 2 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 9 4:33 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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raindrops keep falling
on my head they keep falling
because I'm free ....
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Oh, I love that song! I will hear it all night, now that the rain has finally stopped!
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My friend has an entry in this contest and she knows I love the Rain. I might have to do my first Haiku for the subject alone. Please be gentle with me if I can somehow write one. I don't expect mine to be high quality or even able to compete, but I love the Rain. Good luck everyone. Did I say I love the Rain(lol)!
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I commented on every entry that has entered at this point. Some I have given some constructive criticism based on the knowledge of the 5-7-5 syllable pattern. I have found out that use to be the norm and isn't any more. So please forgive me if you received this critique from me. Like I said I'm not an expert as I did my first two for this contest. Someone passed to my IMs what I just said about the 5-7-5 and I went with it. Good luck to everyone in this Rain Haiku Contest!
Ted E
PS: Calling ALL Rain Lovers: a group has been started for you:
http://allpoetry.com/group/show/I%20Truly%20Love%20The%20Rain
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Thank you for reading and commenting on the entries, I am glad you like rainy days too.
My rules for contests say 17 syllables or less, it is about a 50-50 split here at AP what constitutes a haiku. Those who know me, know I will look for concise images, usually present in modern forms. But this is a contest, and not a workshop-so I like every single entry.
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I didn't know what you meant by the workshop comment and now I do(lol). Like I said, your contest where I did my first Haikus. I would never have done it, but you touched on a subject near and dear to my heart; RAIN!
Ted E
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Oh Azure, my heart goes out to you on this one. I have read every entry... goodluck in judging this one hun
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Thank you for hosting. Congratulations everyone. seamaiden ♥
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Thank you for the hm
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Yay!
Honorable mention?!?!? YAY! Thank you! I'm really excited!
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