Going Japanese style :) Haiku.

****Now closed. Winners at the bottom****

This is my second contest.. First one is still running. [First Contest - Song Titles]. This one is really for fun :)

Many people have heard of a Haiku but may not know what it is.

A Haiku is simple. It has three lines.

First line - 5 syllables
Second line - 7 syllables
Third line - 5 syllables

Example:
Wo/bb/ly wo/men
Wad/dl/ing down the high street
Nat/ter/ing a/way

This is really an apreciation contest :) Not many people write them.. But I love them.

This contest is simple.. It has 2 rules:

1) Up to five Haikus for each person. I will judge them all together not separately. So if someone writes 5.. They will be judged as one. Same if someone just writes one.. That will also be judged as one.
2) The usual theme for Haiku is 'Nature'. By all means you can stick to that.. But in this contest you can write about any thing. :) It has another name.. But at this particualar moment.. I can't think of it.

I will close this when I have 20 people.. Not poems.. People entered. I will wait until the 31st March. :) First come first serve :)

Rewards:
1st - 6 comments/ ratings
2nd - 4 comments/ ratings
3rd - 2 comments/ratings

All other entrants will recieve a comment/rating on one poem :)

Just enjoy and have fun.. Thats what its all about.

xoOrdinaryGirlox

1. Sociopathetic xLolax [Done]
2. Beautiful Chaos [Done]
3. Hellon [Done]
4. Tammie [Reserved]
5. NyellMoonlight [Done]
6. Bryan [Done]
7. Gem [Done]
8. XxRomancing the Darker SidexX [Done]
9. debbylyn [Done]
10. Rooe [Done]
11. Paralyzed [Done]
12. Bob Shank [Done]
13. Mezmeryz [Done]
14. MidniteRain [Done]
15. SlaveToTheMusic [Done]
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By the "Write about anything you like." i am assuming that they do not have to follow a nature theme like Haiku's are defined as doing?

-And do they have to be new?

I know they follow the nature theme.. And you can write along that. But for this contest it can be on any theme :)

And no they don't have to be new.

xoOrdinaryGirlox

I will reserve, I love haiku :)

Falling Star

Twinkling in the skies.
One falls from its mighty throne
Watch and make a wish.

Reserve me please! :]

I loveee Haiku's, but boy I haven't written one in a long, long time.

Sparkles dazzle the mind,
floating through lambent crystals
builds colorful nights.

Ruby sensations
spill alluring gold flavor
warming pearly heart.

Soul plunged in laughter
reflects majestic moments,
singing laced tunes.

Time (Haiku)

Waves splash upon the
eternal rocks, forever
carving into time.

Seasons (Quadrople Haiku)

Summer's gone as fast
as Winter's fall, we dream of
Spring, now Autumn calls.

The tides change but the seasons
stay the same, and now
they're gone as fast as they came.

So we're left with this
season, destiny calls and
their is no reason.

For the weather will change our
hearts, then the seasons
will come and tear it apart.

i was bored and figured it cant hurt.

If its not about nature it's called a senryu. but whatever, here's my five =)

Xx Twinkle xX

For eternity
Those shining stars will twinkle
Showing us the way

*Gem*
Copyright©GemmaStott2007

Xx Solar Smile xX

Beaming down upon us
The great Sol shines with beauty
Loving solar smile

*Gem*
Copyright©GemmaStott2007

Xx Summer Song xX

Butterscotch yellow
The Canary is singing
A song of summer

*Gem*
Copyright©GemmaStott2007

Xx Crystal Blue xX

Crystal blue waters
Shimmering with reflections
Of the scorching orb

*Gem*
Copyright©GemmaStott2007

Xx Pink Blossoms xX

Rosy pink blossoms
Dancing from sun-burned kindling
Blanket of petals

*Gem*
Copyright©GemmaStott2007

*Kindling is another word for branches

Nice Contest =)

Sound of the Rain

Sounds of falling rain
Crashing onto the rooftops
Create a loud night

Sights of falling drops
Splashing onto the windshields
Create a wet night

Feelings of water
Running down her little hands
Mesmerize the child

Arrival

The cold wind whispers
My heart shivers, winter comes
Snow falling as tears

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Fallen Giant

The mighty oak tree
Roots deep and wide drinking earth
Tasting destruction

January On The Lake (Double Haiku)

The lake's churning foam
Crashes on icicle rocks
Winter's chilly home

January sky
Sinks in the icy water
A hungry gull flies

Only A Northern Song (Double haiku)

Wind blown bent tree sways
Only a northern song plays
Canada gale blows

Serene white caps prance
Lake Erie's slow summer dance
Warm sand polished toes

Morning Song ( Double Haiku)

Misty languid morn
Moist dew kisses hollyhocks
Hummingbird's delight

Sun drenched hills glow
Bluegrass echoes thrill tall pines
Lone mockingbird cries

Can I please reserve a spot?

Autumn

Quiet leaves falling
Carried on whispering winds
Welcoming sweet fall

Reminds Me of You

by Mezmeryz

I see a bright light
Shining in the sky at night
Reminds me of you

You were a fairy
Pleasure was priority
Your magic so true

You were like a star
Known by all near and far
Were loved through and through

You were an angel
Kept all away from trouble
Your blessings so true

Although you're gone
Still your memories remain
You are here to stay

When- I see a bright light
Shining in the sky at night
It- Reminds me of you

My try at a haiku-stanza based long poem =]

This is the only one I've done recently. Originally titled "Haiku Suicide", before I knew the difference. It's a little strange for me, but what the heck:

Senryu Suicide

Sorry I woke you,
I was feeling a bit sad,
But not anymore.

-MidniteRain

Beautiful choice in contest.

Porcelain Moon [Haiku]

Upon lost nights sky,
A porcelain moon shatters,
Darkness lost its glow.

Forever Changing Skies [Haiku]

Sunset across skies,
Darkness unravels bright glow,
Dawn brings new beauty.

Flames Of The Butterfly's [Haiku]

Silver butterfly's,
Entwined with electric fence,
Burn within fierce flames.

Rains Of Sorrow [Haiku]

Clear droplets of rain
Rest upon concrete tombstones,
Skies mourn in sorrow.

Everyone is a winner really but these ones just stood out to me. Congradulations to everyone.

A big well done to:-

1st - Sociopathetic xLolax for taking first place with 'Falling Star'

2nd - Mezmeryz who took second with 'Reminds Me Of You'

3rd - and SlaveToTheMusic. She took third with her four Haikus.

It was hard to choose but I got there :) All the winners will be PM'ed to let them know they've won.

Congrats to everyone though. You will all be recieving your comments and ratings shortly.

XoOrdinaryGirloX

Congrats all. Alot of beautiful and amazing pieces were entered.

Thanks muchly for the place.

Thankyou also Bob. Muchly appreciated. Yours were amazing I must also add. Really truthful, informative, Wise and beautiful.

Congrats winners, and thank you so much!

And Bob Shank- i really enjoyed your poem. =]

Hello, thanks for the 2nd place.

bob shank, out of curiosity, can you please number my syllables per line please? im baffled by your syllable count, i don't see where i went wrong, besides the last stanza was hybrid.

thanks contest holder.
take care x