Old pond...
a frog jumps in
water's sound.
This is perhaps Basho's most celebrated poem...
We can't outdo him: but try!
Write a haiku about a frog.
The image is "Dance in the woods" by Rei Homma.
Not a "prompt"...just to set the tone.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 29, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 50, Bronze: 50
- Final notes: Thank you one and all for the pleasure you gave me by sharing your poetry...I don't know if we reached Basho's hights (well, I guess we were pretty much down in the swamps,were we not!)But I'm sure he would smile upon you all!
Best wishes!
Contest Winners
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rain on lilly pads
ripples the moon's reflection,• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [20]
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The frog slowly sighed
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Batrachian King
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Two frog eyes, green, liquid
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Soft summer whispers
leaves rustle in the breeze-• Commented on by judge. -
by Periwinkle Blue 2 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 23 12:24 AM 2008. In Nature• Commented on by judge.
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tenor's song stirs sweet dark
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A still, frozen lake,
Supports the frog, as it longs• Commented on by judge. -
Burnt evening cools...
by Mirthryl 9 lines, 6 comments, on Aug 23 10:21 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
dark green shape
waiting for evening slugsby cricketjeff 2 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 23 11:04 AM 2008. In haiku• Commented on by judge. -
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In springtime he waits
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High in majesty
Bares a crown of lilyby Dead Lover 2 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 23 2:19 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
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A frog in a well
Has never come out of itby Freelance writer 2 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 25 6:00 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
He stoically waits
The moment came, and he leaped• Commented on by judge.
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Does this HAVE to be a classic 5-7-5?
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...follow your muse!
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I did!
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Thank you for the Gold - I could NEVER aspire to be Basho!
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Hi, many thanks for the silver, congratulations to the other winners, kind regards Di
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