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Hello, kevin9ye here.
Judging Every Friday, June 14th!
WEEKLY TOPIC: The Hill
[b][color=#BF0000]ALERT!!!![/b] [size=150][b][spoiler]Unfortunately, on Friday the 21st, I'm leaving to go on vacation in another continent. The haiku contest will not be judged until I come back (which is in around 5 weeks).
That doesn't mean you can't write a haiku though! You can submit them now, and I will judge them when I come back! [/b][/size][/spoiler][/color]
[spoiler]I cannot believe how many haikus I have disqualified from the contest. Please [b]FOLLOW THE TOPIC OF THE WEEK. [/b]
Thanks, -Kevin[/spoiler]
[size=125]Today I will be starting a thread about haikus. Well, more like a haiku contest. Myself, and a few others (not yet chosen) will begin judging any submitted haiku's of the week every Friday. The winner will be put onto this post's "Haiku Winners", and [b]may get a diamond on any one thing they choose.[/b]
For those of you who don't know, a haiku is a form of poetry, that is written in 17 syllables, in three phases (or lines), of 5,7,5.
[b]This means that each haiku must have 5 syllables in the first line, 7 in the second, and 5 in the last.
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(First) 5
(Second) 7
(Third) 5
Most good haiku's have rather abrupt endings, but with deeper meanings within.
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These are some examples of haikus from the famous Japanese haiku writer: Bashō
[center]An old silent pond...
A frog jumps into the pond,
splash! Silence again.
- Bashō
From time to time
The clouds give rest
To the moon-beholders.
- Bashō
In the cicada's cry
No sign can foretell
How soon it must die.
- Bashō
No one travels
Along this way but I,
This autumn evening.
- Bashō[/center]
If you're looking to enter the weekly contest, write a haiku based on the [b]week's topic[/b]. All haikus not following the format are automatically void
[u][b]Well, that said, heres the rules:[/b][/u]
[b]1) The Haiku must be original (no plagarizing)!
2) It must fit the weeks theme
3) It must be submitted before the deadline
4) It must be submitted for the contest (no using works previously written)
5) One Submission per user
6) The Same User cannot win twice in a row (but there welcome to submit!)[/b]
The Deadline will always be a Friday. Since I post this in the middle of the week, the next deadline will be the next, [i]next[/i] Friday: June 7th.
[size=125][b]If you would like to become a judge, either: PM me your best haiku, and/or be a winner of the haiku contest.[/b][/size]
Judges:
-kevin9ye
-CaptainCreeper_2
[center][b]Haiku Winners[/b]
- SkyeTheSupreme
- mrcakeman
- planetblox2000
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Weekly Haiku Contest
Judging Every Friday, June 14th!
WEEKLY TOPIC: The Hill
[b][color=#BF0000]ALERT!!!![/b] [size=150][b][spoiler]Unfortunately, on Friday the 21st, I'm leaving to go on vacation in another continent. The haiku contest will not be judged until I come back (which is in around 5 weeks).
That doesn't mean you can't write a haiku though! You can submit them now, and I will judge them when I come back! [/b][/size][/spoiler][/color]
[spoiler]I cannot believe how many haikus I have disqualified from the contest. Please [b]FOLLOW THE TOPIC OF THE WEEK. [/b]
Thanks, -Kevin[/spoiler]
[size=125]Today I will be starting a thread about haikus. Well, more like a haiku contest. Myself, and a few others (not yet chosen) will begin judging any submitted haiku's of the week every Friday. The winner will be put onto this post's "Haiku Winners", and [b]may get a diamond on any one thing they choose.[/b]
For those of you who don't know, a haiku is a form of poetry, that is written in 17 syllables, in three phases (or lines), of 5,7,5.
[b]This means that each haiku must have 5 syllables in the first line, 7 in the second, and 5 in the last.
[/b]
(First) 5
(Second) 7
(Third) 5
Most good haiku's have rather abrupt endings, but with deeper meanings within.
[/size]
These are some examples of haikus from the famous Japanese haiku writer: Bashō
[center]An old silent pond...
A frog jumps into the pond,
splash! Silence again.
- Bashō
From time to time
The clouds give rest
To the moon-beholders.
- Bashō
In the cicada's cry
No sign can foretell
How soon it must die.
- Bashō
No one travels
Along this way but I,
This autumn evening.
- Bashō[/center]
If you're looking to enter the weekly contest, write a haiku based on the [b]week's topic[/b]. All haikus not following the format are automatically void
[u][b]Well, that said, heres the rules:[/b][/u]
[b]1) The Haiku must be original (no plagarizing)!
2) It must fit the weeks theme
3) It must be submitted before the deadline
4) It must be submitted for the contest (no using works previously written)
5) One Submission per user
6) The Same User cannot win twice in a row (but there welcome to submit!)[/b]
The Deadline will always be a Friday. Since I post this in the middle of the week, the next deadline will be the next, [i]next[/i] Friday: June 7th.
[size=125][b]If you would like to become a judge, either: PM me your best haiku, and/or be a winner of the haiku contest.[/b][/size]
Judges:
-kevin9ye
-CaptainCreeper_2
[center][b]Haiku Winners[/b]
- SkyeTheSupreme
- mrcakeman
- planetblox2000
-[/center]
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the end is in sight
until darkness consumes all
the darkest of voids
until darkness consumes all
the darkest of voids
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Is this still going?
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On the tall Hill
The view is amazing!
In the small valley.
The view is amazing!
In the small valley.
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Leaving soon, enter some haikus!
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Rolling greens for miles.
The slopes where animals graze.
Falling, rising winds.
The slopes where animals graze.
Falling, rising winds.
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They marvel at the
View. So many ups and downs.
Much like one's lifetime.
View. So many ups and downs.
Much like one's lifetime.
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She looks out across,
Rolling hills, beyond which lie,
The tall rock mountains.
Rolling hills, beyond which lie,
The tall rock mountains.
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On the hill we lay
Memories are always made
Waves of rock swim by
Memories are always made
Waves of rock swim by
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The grass covered hill.
Surrounded by the city.
A relic of peace.
Surrounded by the city.
A relic of peace.
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Ok, trying to follow everything you said:
As I rest myself
On top of the small mountains
I see the beauty
As I rest myself
On top of the small mountains
I see the beauty
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Bronze Award - Reerop
Flying so high up
The world far beneath you
Until it all falls.
After all the misfortunes of syllables, you got pushed up to bronze! The overall hiaku is quite nice, describing a trip on... a plane? The first 2 lines tie together nicely, making a theme of awe-struck disbelief. The last line though, kinda ruins the theme, replacing it with a more ominous ending.
Silver Award - Jericho867
Vast blue horrizons
Sparkle with light ever more
Till days be long done
This haiku quite nicely depicts an image of a peaceful and serene sunrise while looking upon the sky. The word choice is also very good.
Gold Award – planetblox2000
The clouds drift slowly.
Over the heads of people.
We gaze in wonder.
This one surely caught my eye. The first and second lines are excellant, giving the feeling of the original haikus. Most haikus that are really good, usually come from a narrator's point of view. It doesn't tie together quite as nicely, when you have a narrator for the first 2 lines, but then the last line is from a different point of view. Good job though! PM me for your prize.
Honorable Mention – Chronalga
The frontier last explored
It's always been there for us,
Filling us with life.
This one is great. It tells of the feelings the people have of the sky in a few words. I was originally going to put this as the Gold Ward, but the first line is 6 syllables. Also, you usually don't want to include full, complete sentences (Line 2). Most lines should be rather abstract.
Honorable Mention - Playing4Fun
The lands in the sky
Filled with mysteries
All for us to solve
Guess all the syllable counts and tips got you off, because your 2nd line is ALSO 2 sentences. Overall though, this was a really good poem, that would've gotten First Place
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Thank you in participating for this week's haiku contest! Watch those syllables!
Unfortunately, on Friday the 21st, I'm leaving to go on vacation in another continent. The haiku contest will not be judged until I come back (which is in around 5 weeks).
That doesn't mean you can't write a haiku though! You can submit them now, and I will judge them when I come back!
TOPIC: The Hill
Bronze Award - Reerop
Flying so high up
The world far beneath you
Until it all falls.
After all the misfortunes of syllables, you got pushed up to bronze! The overall hiaku is quite nice, describing a trip on... a plane? The first 2 lines tie together nicely, making a theme of awe-struck disbelief. The last line though, kinda ruins the theme, replacing it with a more ominous ending.
Silver Award - Jericho867
Vast blue horrizons
Sparkle with light ever more
Till days be long done
This haiku quite nicely depicts an image of a peaceful and serene sunrise while looking upon the sky. The word choice is also very good.
Gold Award – planetblox2000
The clouds drift slowly.
Over the heads of people.
We gaze in wonder.
This one surely caught my eye. The first and second lines are excellant, giving the feeling of the original haikus. Most haikus that are really good, usually come from a narrator's point of view. It doesn't tie together quite as nicely, when you have a narrator for the first 2 lines, but then the last line is from a different point of view. Good job though! PM me for your prize.
Honorable Mention – Chronalga
The frontier last explored
It's always been there for us,
Filling us with life.
This one is great. It tells of the feelings the people have of the sky in a few words. I was originally going to put this as the Gold Ward, but the first line is 6 syllables. Also, you usually don't want to include full, complete sentences (Line 2). Most lines should be rather abstract.
Honorable Mention - Playing4Fun
The lands in the sky
Filled with mysteries
All for us to solve
Guess all the syllable counts and tips got you off, because your 2nd line is ALSO 2 sentences. Overall though, this was a really good poem, that would've gotten First Place
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Thank you in participating for this week's haiku contest! Watch those syllables!
Unfortunately, on Friday the 21st, I'm leaving to go on vacation in another continent. The haiku contest will not be judged until I come back (which is in around 5 weeks).
That doesn't mean you can't write a haiku though! You can submit them now, and I will judge them when I come back!
TOPIC: The Hill
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So, who won?
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Judging tommorow!
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can't wait!
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The frontier last explored
It's always been there for us,
Filling us with life.
It's always been there for us,
Filling us with life.
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Why the sky's so high?
Let me free mother nature,
As Earth weeps for us.
Let me free mother nature,
As Earth weeps for us.
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Flying so high up
The world far beneath you
Until it all falls.
The world far beneath you
Until it all falls.
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The clouds pass by day,
Leaving me with one thought. Where
Are they as we speak?
Leaving me with one thought. Where
Are they as we speak?
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Vast blue horrizons
Sparkle with light ever more
Till days be long done
Sparkle with light ever more
Till days be long done
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BUMP
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Hmmmm....
The clouds drift slowly.
Over the heads of people.
We gaze in wonder.
There we go!
The clouds drift slowly.
Over the heads of people.
We gaze in wonder.
There we go!
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Thank you for advice
My week's Haiku:
The lands in the sky
Filled with mysteries
All for us to solve
My week's Haiku:
The lands in the sky
Filled with mysteries
All for us to solve
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Sry I have been busy over the past few days.
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The next contest is on June 14th, and the topic is: THE SKY
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Ok guys, since i GTG real soon, I'll make this fast:
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3rd Place ~ Farseer Caltair:
Leans against a tree,
Falling Sakura blossoms,
Deep in quiet thought.
This one is rather well written, it gives me the image of a boy/girl sitting on the ground, leaning against a tree in a Sakura Blossom orchard. A very Japanese styled haiku.
2nd Place ~ Slenderpy:
The apple so sweet
The silence of the orchard
Keeps my life meaning
This is a very outstanding poem, giving me the taste of everything an orchard has to offer. The first and second lines were a little separated, but the last part tied them together nicely.
1st Place ~ mrcakeman:
Watching the fruit grow,
to see it leave me one day,
just like the others.
This one is more of a solemn poem, as if it's from a tree's point of view of its life go by. The last line makes it even better, adding on to the many life cycles its had. It was hard to decide which poem deserved 1st place, but i think your's fit the best.
You will be added to the hall of winners, and PM me for your prize of diamond! I hope you participate next week!
Honorable Mention ~ Playing4Fun:
Oh the large orchard
Full of nice flowers that bloom
May they live long lives
This one is rather well written, describing the appearance of an orchard. It would be better if you replaced the simple words with more depictable words. ("Nice" with something else,). Also, this one is quite frank and direct. Famous haikus usually have more abrupt endings.
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Thank you for participating in this week's Haiku contest! I hope you will participate next week! Next one is due June 14th, TOPIC: The Sky
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3rd Place ~ Farseer Caltair:
Leans against a tree,
Falling Sakura blossoms,
Deep in quiet thought.
This one is rather well written, it gives me the image of a boy/girl sitting on the ground, leaning against a tree in a Sakura Blossom orchard. A very Japanese styled haiku.
2nd Place ~ Slenderpy:
The apple so sweet
The silence of the orchard
Keeps my life meaning
This is a very outstanding poem, giving me the taste of everything an orchard has to offer. The first and second lines were a little separated, but the last part tied them together nicely.
1st Place ~ mrcakeman:
Watching the fruit grow,
to see it leave me one day,
just like the others.
This one is more of a solemn poem, as if it's from a tree's point of view of its life go by. The last line makes it even better, adding on to the many life cycles its had. It was hard to decide which poem deserved 1st place, but i think your's fit the best.
You will be added to the hall of winners, and PM me for your prize of diamond! I hope you participate next week!
Honorable Mention ~ Playing4Fun:
Oh the large orchard
Full of nice flowers that bloom
May they live long lives
This one is rather well written, describing the appearance of an orchard. It would be better if you replaced the simple words with more depictable words. ("Nice" with something else,). Also, this one is quite frank and direct. Famous haikus usually have more abrupt endings.
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Thank you for participating in this week's Haiku contest! I hope you will participate next week! Next one is due June 14th, TOPIC: The Sky
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Btw, we need judges. PM me if you want to help judge
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Bump...
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An orchard is a farm, but for trees, usually fruit-bearing (apple, pear, etc.)
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I do not even know what is an orchard
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FUN FACT: RHYMING WORDS ARE NOT REQUIRED!
well it might help...
well it might help...
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(Just made it!)
Orchards standing tall.
Oh almighty, why you fall?
You left an apple...
(Made at 11:30 pm phew...)
Orchards standing tall.
Oh almighty, why you fall?
You left an apple...
(Made at 11:30 pm phew...)
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From my blog: http://www.planetminecraft.com/blog/a-simple-haiku/
I do not like to
Write haiku. This is boring.
I will stop right now.
I do not like to
Write haiku. This is boring.
I will stop right now.
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The orchard with leaves
So bright, so peaceful, so green.
So tranquil, so green
So bright, so peaceful, so green.
So tranquil, so green
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oops, date was wrong. Scheduled to June 7th, friday
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In the orchard wide
The silence is ever loud
Until he arrives...
The silence is ever loud
Until he arrives...
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The apple so sweet
The silence of the orchard
Keeps my life meaning
The silence of the orchard
Keeps my life meaning
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Watching the fruit grow ,
to see it leave me one day,
just like the others.
This is my 2nd attempt at Haiku the pond Haiku being the first.
This has a pretty broad meaning that may take time to understand.
to see it leave me one day,
just like the others.
This is my 2nd attempt at Haiku the pond Haiku being the first.
This has a pretty broad meaning that may take time to understand.
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A sea of colors
On a branch of the orchard
With their own story
On a branch of the orchard
With their own story
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The Orchad Haiku:
Oh the large orchad
Full of nice flowers that bloom
May they live long lives
Oh the large orchad
Full of nice flowers that bloom
May they live long lives
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There is so much grass.
Probably forty-seven.
Maybe forty-eight.
- The HammerCraft Team
Probably forty-seven.
Maybe forty-eight.
- The HammerCraft Team
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Good Luck guys!
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I will participate next week sience I won :3
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btw it is just SkyeTheSupreme
im bot copying SkyDoesMinecraft in ANY way
my middle name is Skye no joke lol
im bot copying SkyDoesMinecraft in ANY way
my middle name is Skye no joke lol
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OMG I WON
I DIDNT EVEN KNOW
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I DIDNT EVEN KNOW
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Been awhile since I've done a haiku:
The grove, ripe with fruit,
A cool breeze of life whispers,
Thoughts of hate spoil.
Do we have to use the word orchard in it?
The grove, ripe with fruit,
A cool breeze of life whispers,
Thoughts of hate spoil.
Do we have to use the word orchard in it?
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Well, here goes nothing.
There is an orchard.
A really, really big one.
That will explode soon.
There is an orchard.
A really, really big one.
That will explode soon.
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Next Topic: The Orchard (or fruit tree)
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Ok, more than half the haikus were disqualified due to not following the topic.
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Bronze Medal Award - N/A
There wasn't any other good haikus' that caught my eye. The honorable mentions and runner ups would probably have been silver or gold place, but the syllables were wrong.
Silver Medal Award - mischajay:
peaceful seems to be
what hides a dire secret
the water turns red
This poem is greatly written, with a sinister and suspenseful side within. It paints a pretty lake at the beginning, then ends with a though of "Who was murdered.....".
Gold Medal Award (First Place) - SkyeTheSupreme:
Sitting by the pond
Blue like the endless bright sky
Time for my great lunch
This one one is written quite well, depicting a cloudless sky and a devouring hunger. It would be better if you tied the last line together with the others. Try to make the last time more common with the other lines.
Honorable Mention - Farseer Caltair
Sits alone by the pond,
No one to disturb her peace,
Her tranquility.
This is a haiku similar to the traditional Japanese ones, reflecting on the inner, but direct thoughts. This is one of the best I've seen.... 2 minutes later after judging, a realize that the first line is 6 syllables...
Honorable Mention Mojothedragon17:
I watch my reflection,
Ripples in summer's water.
Cool, deep, yet peaceful.
This is another amazing haiku, but alas, they are always destroyed by a simple mistake of syllables. "I watch my reflection," is 6 syllables. This one still is very good though.
Blood-Curdling Award - mrcakeman
The pong is quiet,
entirely desolate,
except the lone ghost
This reminds of a foggy graveyard, where zombies will hope out.... Then suddenly, there happens to be a random pond. This one is good, but doesn't really have the aspects an original Japanese haiku has.
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Thank you for participating in the first haiku contest hosted by CaptainCreeper_2, and I. Congratulations to all the winners, and please think about participating next round!
SkyeTheKidSupreme, please inform us what you want me and CaptainCreeper to diamond as your reward.
Due date: June, 5th.
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Bronze Medal Award - N/A
There wasn't any other good haikus' that caught my eye. The honorable mentions and runner ups would probably have been silver or gold place, but the syllables were wrong.
Silver Medal Award - mischajay:
peaceful seems to be
what hides a dire secret
the water turns red
This poem is greatly written, with a sinister and suspenseful side within. It paints a pretty lake at the beginning, then ends with a though of "Who was murdered.....".
Gold Medal Award (First Place) - SkyeTheSupreme:
Sitting by the pond
Blue like the endless bright sky
Time for my great lunch
This one one is written quite well, depicting a cloudless sky and a devouring hunger. It would be better if you tied the last line together with the others. Try to make the last time more common with the other lines.
Honorable Mention - Farseer Caltair
Sits alone by the pond,
No one to disturb her peace,
Her tranquility.
This is a haiku similar to the traditional Japanese ones, reflecting on the inner, but direct thoughts. This is one of the best I've seen.... 2 minutes later after judging, a realize that the first line is 6 syllables...
Honorable Mention Mojothedragon17:
I watch my reflection,
Ripples in summer's water.
Cool, deep, yet peaceful.
This is another amazing haiku, but alas, they are always destroyed by a simple mistake of syllables. "I watch my reflection," is 6 syllables. This one still is very good though.
Blood-Curdling Award - mrcakeman
The pong is quiet,
entirely desolate,
except the lone ghost
This reminds of a foggy graveyard, where zombies will hope out.... Then suddenly, there happens to be a random pond. This one is good, but doesn't really have the aspects an original Japanese haiku has.
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Thank you for participating in the first haiku contest hosted by CaptainCreeper_2, and I. Congratulations to all the winners, and please think about participating next round!
SkyeTheKidSupreme, please inform us what you want me and CaptainCreeper to diamond as your reward.
Due date: June, 5th.
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