Ok; so I have a haiku inspired contest going on as well, but by popular demand, I decided to
host a strictly haiku contest.
Myron has written an article on haiku, if you have questions, take a look!
http://www.writinghood.com/Style/How-To/The-Truth-About-Haiku.83389
So, enter a haiku.
"A haiku is NOT just a pretty picture described in three lines of 5-7-5...it's about concision, perception, and awareness...the 5-7-5 syllable form is now mostly written by schoolchildren as an exercise to learn to learn how to count syllables, by beginners who know little about the true essence of haiku, or by those who just like to have a strict form with which to practice." ---Cor van den Heuvel (from The Haiku Anthology)
Here are some I love. They can be your inspiration, if you so fancy.
warm spring day
in the empty classroom
a forgotten book
--George Skane
ever since I was a child
the moon
following me home
--Karen Sohne
becoming a photograph winter afternoon
--George Swede
A sigh from her
then one from me-
two pages turn
--George Swede
I stop to listen;
the cricket
has done the same.
--Arizona Zipper
1.] write me a haiku
2.] check grammar; that shouldn't be hard
3.] don't give me anything but your best
4.] max of 5 entries per person
5.] points WILL increase
have fun
~Pt
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 4, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 700, Silver: 250, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 1 people
- Final notes: Wow, I was so pleased and surprised by the turn out! There were so many exceptional entries.
To the winners: I felt, and could visualize each of your haiku. Each one allowed many different images come to mind. It was EXTREMELY hard to distinguish between gold and silver.
Congratulations:
gold: casino-myron
silver: Autumn Night- malabu
bronze: no pawprints- Tishu
HM: [ low tide ] -azure85
Each of these should be read; they are worthy of praise. And the rest of the finalists should be read as well.
Thank you for entering. I hope to see you in my future contests.
peace out.
~Sailor Ptolema
Contest Winners
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
Entries [78]
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by Age of Rain 27 lines, 6 comments, on Jul 28 12:00 AM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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by Age of Rain 16 lines, 5 comments, on Jul 27 11:55 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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The harvest moon is calling creatures out to playby Cherry Hades 2 lines, 4 comments, on Jul 28 12:32 AM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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Summer days orchard walkby Queen of Cups 2 lines, 1 comment, on Jul 28 12:48 AM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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Hai ku you can too It’s not about me and youby Antonio Valentino 4 lines, 7 comments, on Jul 27 10:32 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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Touch full of passion A look full of tenderness• Commented on by judge.
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by Age of Rain 11 lines, 11 comments, on Jul 27 5:07 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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sun and rain
your shadowby sheltered 3 lines, 4 comments, on Jul 27 9:46 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
by Age of Rain 24 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 27 9:37 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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Backwards this write to Decided I so head myby Antonio Valentino 4 lines, 4 comments, on Jul 27 10:26 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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Beached Wales
Evolution in motionby Dishy 2 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 27 10:59 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
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by Kathleen a Nazarene 24 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 28 3:27 PM 2008. In Contest, Haiku, Senryu, Life, Hope, Inspirational, Message• Commented on by judge.
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the long and short of itby azure85 3 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 28 7:05 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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roses are in bloom
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Yesterday is gone
Tomorrow is yet to comeby Kiryuuofloveandhate 2 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 1 1:24 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
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candy made me smile
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Sunburnt prism Blinding eyes that stare• Commented on by judge.
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My Last tears have stained
The last place I will ever layby Kiryuuofloveandhate 3 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 1 1:33 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
mortar finishes
walled barriers separateby Dark Otter 2 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 1 4:25 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
I remember oh so well
the day of "I do's"by Sharon Lynn 3 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 1 4:32 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
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filligreed wings of spring time
float lightly aboveby Sharon Lynn 2 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 1 4:53 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
grannys quilted coverlets
sun bleached of hot raysby Sharon Lynn 2 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 1 5:19 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
Breathless empty shell,
Forfeiting life for fear,by Fritz O skennick 6 lines, 4 comments, on Aug 1 6:09 PM 2008. In Dark, Pain, Weird, Haiku, Dark Haiku• Commented on by judge. -
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Memories turn to ashes,by Fritz O skennick 6 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 1 6:31 PM 2008. In Dark, Pain, Weird, Haiku, Dark Haiku• Commented on by judge. -
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Amidst a sea of voices,by Fritz O skennick 6 lines, 7 comments, on Aug 1 6:51 PM 2008. In Dark, Pain, Weird, Haiku, Dark Haiku• Commented on by judge. -
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lost garlic and sesameby yukitosumi 2 lines, 7 comments, on Aug 1 8:56 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
Moon is my mirror
Tear stained left cheekby deercatcher 2 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 1 10:35 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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Comments
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You betrayer!!! Co-judging a haiku contest with me
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i know; I was getting badgered too though LOL
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By who?
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everyone lol
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WELL!
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WOOOOOOT! *loves you forever*
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yea; you better lol. My points are evaporating ! lol I've had too many contests lately lol
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Same. For a while, my points were 2345 until I wrecked it by giving applause.
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That was like...an hour ago.
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ahh!! thanks love !!
You didn't have to give me points
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Well...I just don't have time (usually) to hold contests, and the ones I do usually don't get many entries. So I figured, why not? Besides, you're not the first one I've given points too. Hahah!
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ahaha thanks yea; i went crazy with giving out High points in my last several contests...
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*sigh* I need to learn how to write other than 5-7-5.
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i like them better without that format
take myron's haiku class
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wait, they have a class?
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yes myron is hosting it
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I just read one of his poems! *grins* Cool, I had no idea. I've never actually taken a class on poetry before...it might be interesting.
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ya; i just entered my 'ku into it
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I told you about it first!
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I am going to have fun with this. Thanks.
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. it better be good.
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His shit is almost always good!
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I saw this and smiled.
"Popular demand." It's funny because it's true.
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you know, you don't know how much of a college phrase
"it's funny because it's true" is LOL. I use it all the time, and so does basically everyone else atUCLA lol
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I guess I could try.
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yay
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Thank you for this contest! Mainly because it helped me find this poem:
A sigh from her
then one from me-
two pages turn
--George Swede
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glad I was able to help 'Tis a great little 'ku
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Sailor!
I got a question is Ptolema, a Italian city? -
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Not that I know of. It's possible I guess
It's the feminine form of Ptolemy
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I thought I saw that name in Dante's Divine Comedy
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Wow, I'm so impressed with your turn-out, the number and quality of the haiku entries. The fact that you read and thoughtfully commented on each one is equally impressive -> you must have felt like you were reading and writing a book! Great job! Thanks for this contest.
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thanks marlene. Ya, I thought I'd be commenting for days! Lol
and de nada, I hope you continue to enter my contests!
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actually, there were 97 entries...i guess three people were pansies and didn't like what I had to say
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Screw 'em.
I wonder why they're called pansies?
It is a nice flower? lol
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that, is a good question! lol
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thanks
Thank you very much for the trophy!!!! I'm stoked and my haiku is very pleased with itself.
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de nada. There were so many things that came to mind... I only listed one in my comment, as i didn't want to leave you a novel lol.
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thanks so much pt... for the silver tin…and thank you for the wonderful inspirations…I see your contest was a big success with so many entries…you have been a gracious host…I also see all three of my entries made finalist…im flattered…congratulations to the winners and all the other fine poets entered here…ill be back to read them too…
mal
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de nada!. I loved yours, so, so much. It was such an astute and clear observation...
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can you believe i wrote a poem a few years back called ku ku kachoo...
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hehehe I really should give credit to The Beatles. I got the idea from their song lol.
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