I'm sooooo in the mood for Haikus and Senyrus, so show me whatcha got. MUST be TRADITIONAL 5-7-5 syllables, or you will not place.
May also be chains, but remember each haiku must stand alone in the chain while still be connected.
Allowed:
Nature
Dark
Funny
Sensual
Adult
Spiritual
Personal
Love
Death
Whatever!!!
Freshwrites are encouraged.
I love pictures with your poems. for gold members.
THREE entries allowed per person!
Will comment on all poems, as usual.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 2
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: I apologize for the delay in judging this very successful contest. So many wonderful entries! Narrowing down the winners was difficult, to say the least.
HM's ARE in order of my preference.
Congrats to all of you, and thank each of you for making this a huge contest! I hope to see you all in my future contests! Kim
Contest Winners
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A destination
location North of Toxic---by light insight 2 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 15 12:32 AM. In Life, Personal, Thoughts
Honorable mention
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Welcome to my Garden Gallery: a series of pairings---words and images.
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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by Work In Progress 2 lines, 6 comments, on Apr 9 1:53 PM. In other• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Misty dew drop morn
Nurture life as it were starvedby Random Renee 2 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 12 6:07 PM. In Contest• Commented on by judge. -
count your reckless days
the end is near your presenceby Random Renee 2 lines, 4 comments, on Aug 12 6:16 PM. In Contest• Commented on by judge. -
Fragile rhythmic wings
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Paper like thin wings,
Summer through coloured glass lives -by twelfthknight 2 lines, 9 comments, on Jun 27 5:17 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
golden yellow face
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Pristine mountain top
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mercury rises
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ice crystals aglow
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continuous chirp
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her admiration
a dew drop under Sunby Venugopal 10 lines, 4 comments, on Aug 13 12:06 AM• Commented on by judge. -
Pitter patter pat,
Wet droplets knock on rooftops,by Spirit of the Water 3 lines, 1 comment, on Jul 23 4:56 PM. In Nature• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Translucent rainbows,
Arch with lasting dignity,by Spirit of the Water 3 lines, 4 comments, on Jul 18 10:54 PM. In Nature• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by Spirit of the Water 3 lines, 4 comments, on Jul 18 5:37 PM. In Nature• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Kathleen a Nazarene 11 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 13 12:35 AM. In Senryu, Thoughts, Life, Spiritual, Inspirational, Message• Commented on by judge.
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The white pretty dove
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She took the left ring,
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The summer sun shines,
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Racing my horse
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silent Sunday morning
motionless frondsby Simply Olivia 12 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 9 11:37 AM. In Haiku• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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Who got me in here?
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Why are we outside,
shirts stuck in the smalls of backs?by Stonecreek 27 lines, 6 comments, on Mar 22 10:13 PM 2006. In Love• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Fine dining indeed
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meandering
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Super beautiful
Monster, lost in darkened mindby XxNinjaNemoxX 2 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 15 6:33 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Like a baby bird
Fly, fly away from the nest• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Don't be scared my dear
The darkness cannot harm you• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
This is only truth.
Comforted by natures breath,by The Observer 6 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 14 2:41 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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brilliant green flashes
garden globe reflectionsby Aesthete2000 63 lines, 51 comments, on Aug 23 5:44 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Traveling sound bytes
ethereal transmissionby Aesthete2000 23 lines, 24 comments, on Aug 20 12:52 PM• Commented on by judge. -
Dolphins in the sea,
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Effervescent spring,
Through you flows the seed of life.by Keith E. Gerber 9 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 24 2:05 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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by Allyson.Lashae. 11 lines, 18 comments, on Jun 6 7:42 AM. In Haiku, Life, Sad, Other, Personal, Short, Forgiveness, Friendships, Relationships• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Haiku's for contests.
The best reason to write one.by Keith E. Gerber 24 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 25 10:05 AM• Commented on by judge.
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To me this appeared to be a daunting task,
selecting words to be honored from
this grand collection!
Thank you for placing me in your
trophy group, the green particularly
moeaningful!!!
You create great contests, Paloszoo!
Your efforts are appreciated.
M-C
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what a turnout
Im playing catch up... thank you so much for the honor of silver Paloszoo...truly
congratulations to all the other winners too...
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