Seshi Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) Calling all AF Poets! As planned, here is the submissions thread for the Spring 2019 Haiku Contest! Submissions: Please take your time creating for us a Spring themed Haiku and post it here. This thread will accept submissions from this day, May 1st until May 10th, when the winners will be announced. Winnings: 1,000 Points 500 Points  **We have volunteers that will be donating points to winners, and judging the contest. Judges can not submit their own work, in order to keep this as unbiased as possible. ——————————————————— Happy writing everybody! I’ll leave you with a poem for inspiration. Blushing Tulip Tree, Caren Krutsinger Blushing tulip tree Her delicate aroma Capturing my love... Edited May 1, 2019 by Seshi 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myouya Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 [Note to self, to return to this post] 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seshi Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 I decided to share a haiku that I wrote to break the ice:  I love to cuddle With my Lilly whose warmth shines No, winter won’t come 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiroe Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Some days feel the same New adventures are golden Yet, time moves itself  Bonus: (Not a submission) Quote Nice new avatar! I hope you've been well, Seshi. Life is a clutter.  1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myouya Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 (edited) My haiku: Kites and comets spring, Surf beyond of our planet, The spring we call youth. Edited May 11, 2019 by Keiko Correction. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAO LILDOOP Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) My Submission: Fallen leaves, God breathes Life through death, course of nature. Sacrifice, spring sings.      Edited May 9, 2019 by SAO LILDOOP 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jubacard Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Here we go: Sun shines through the door To my side the one I love. Hope this never ends.  1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seshi Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Great Haikus everyone. I am so thankful for your works. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seshi Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 Final submissions will end tonight at midnight. Judging will commence tomorrow. Thank you everyone for your participation. I have really enjoyed it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Seshi Posted May 13, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2019 A heartfelt thanks, to everyone who took the time to write a Haiku submission! Your works were carefully looked over this past weekend for the following criterion: 1. Identifiable Spring theme 2. Followed the standard guidelines for a Haiku 3. Given Rating of 1-5 And after careful consideration, the judges panel and myself have come to an agreement on the winners of this contest. First Place: For what is without a doubt, a creatively illustrated imagery of spring. You will be receiving points today for your first place winnings @SAO LILDOOP Congratulations. And Second place: For the clear understanding of the spring theme, and the ability to evoke emotion in the reader. You will be receiving points today for your second place winnings @Keiko Congratulations.  Thank you again to all who have participated! I hope you will come back next time so that we can share more poetry together! 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myouya Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 @SAO LILDOOPÂ Your haiku is truly eloquent. No wonder you have bested mine... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAO LILDOOP Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 21 hours ago, Keiko said: @SAO LILDOOPÂ Your haiku is truly eloquent. No wonder you have bested mine... Why thank you! Â 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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