Unlike Mav, I like judging the day after the deadline. No need to wait.
So I'll go over this professionally like Maverick sort of did...
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I'm bringing back the top 5 judging and critic. If you were not placed in the top 5, you can leave a comment on my profile with your haiku, and I would be more than happy to give you feedback.
I also want to clarify something. If you want to edit or replace your haiku with a different one during the contest, PLEASE point it out in your post so I know which one to judge. This happened with DudeGuy this week, and I was confused.
There was 16 entries this week. (Just saying)
So without further ado, I give you my first judging ever for the theme Emerging Growth.
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5th Place: Graham
This commodity,
Rife with normalcy, still brings
infallible awe
Graham, you are by far the most language adroit participant here. As much as the words struck me with a great poem, it sounded a bit funny aloud. But well done, Graham. I give you a 5th place cookie.
4th Place: tiniesthawk
Beneath the soil
Awaits untapped potential
Spring -- life flourishes
This one showed a lot of emotion. I loved the standing point of it. It was very nice. I would highly suggest adding punctuation to your future haikus. That way, we can better understand the rhythm you're trying to get at. But all that aside, here's a 4th place cookie (It has chocolate chips, don't tell Graham)
3rd Place: MagicTree
The fires have ceased
The great frozen landscape gone
A new beginning
You took the theme, and beat it several times with imagination. I loved it. You match the theme and life experiences into a great haiku. Just like the last one though, punctuation would help get the rhythm on track for the reader. You might have gotten first if you did... Here's a 3rd place cookie. Go, play with it or something...
2nd Place: Dair5
Dew dripping down stem.
The flower's bloomed, red and wide.
Seedling shows it's head
I can imagine this whole scene. A flower revealing it's beauty. There is nothing bad about this poem. I really enjoyed it. You did a great job putting the haiku to life. 2nd place cookie goes to Dair5!
1st Place and Merit Winner: EmperorPalpatine
I begin my life
With limitless potential:
What shall I become?
Nailed it. I loved it. By far the best I've seen this week. The growth you have made in this contest was outstanding, and it payed off. Your words and emotion make this haiku a merit winner. Congratulations Emperor Palpatine! Please contact a mod or admin for your merit!
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All of you did a wonderful job. I wish I could give all of you 1st place, but I can't. ):
Normally I don't give advice, but why not. If you want to practice your haiku writing with suggestions from experienced haiku poets, check out Haiku Land. Our top two contenders this week are consistent participants in the thread, and it helped me be the judge. It's a great help, and could benefit here in the Haiku Contest.
Well that's that. Congrats again to Emperor Palpatine for winning his merit.
This week's theme: The Long Forsaken Road, and is due November 8th. I wish good luck to all! Happy Haiku'ing, and Happy Halloween!
