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[chelidon]

In honor of the Oscars (no, I didn't watch them either)...

A while back, I posted a haiku challenge, with the winner to receive the coveted and rarely-bestowed title of Grand Master Hinode.

After a prolonged period of sobering updeliberation by the distinguished judges, the panel has drawn a blank still life bicycle conclusion, or rather a series of conclusions:

First Prize for Excellence in Form goes to.... (drumroll please):

Distant sound of geese
Grey shapes across the sky ya --
Can snow be far off?
(christeos_pir)

Ya just can't beat a good ya.

However, in a last-minute surprise decision, First Prize for Reverse Psychology in Haiku goes to:

That is good to know /
I've never won anything /
before in my life
(devbrain)

And the Distinguished Award for Obviousness in Intent is awarded to...

I bet if I try //
I can fill this whole journal //
with silly haiku
(devbrain)

Extra bonus points for High Irreverance given here:

Tickled by a post
Tied up, then feathers start ... oh!
Not that type of post?
(devbrain)

And Eminent Mention for Admirable Sentiments here:

Telephone lifestyle //
It gives little in return //
Rethink important
(devbrain)

and here:

Who cares about rules --
The whole point about haiku
Is to make you see things in a new and different way.
(christeos_pir)


So, the final result is...you guessed it...a dead tie, with technical purity and subtlety vying with overwhelming numbers and exhausting variety. Kind of a classic east versus west scenario, in other words.

christeos_pir and devbrain, you have both won the use of the coveted title Grand Master Hinode for a period not to exceed 2 migratory cycles of the Japanese (Red-crowned) Crane or the end of your attention span, whichever comes first.

To both of you, congratulations, Hinode-shi!

For those genuinely interested in haiku, and perhaps somewhat more substantial contests, check here.

and this is just neat: http://www.gumballpoetry.com/flash/

I'm also fond of haiga. Check it out.

In conclusion, what can I end with but another haiku:

Words float on the breeze
Like cherry blossoms; haikus
by lunatic friends