A New VDux Contest -- 2 SBD, Upvotes, and More!

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You're on Steemit. So am I!

Do you run a contest?

I do!

If you have 30 seconds to spare and you can write 17 syllables, you can win 2 SBD, author rewards, and some free publicity. And also have some fun!

Read below for more about the contest instructions, how to participate, awards, and how I'll select a winner.

Contest Instructions

Write a haiku about dogs or a dog, or that references dogs in some way. You don't have to actually use the word "dog" as long as it's clear your haiku has something to do with dogs.

This must be a one-stanza, traditional 5-7-5 haiku like the ones described here: http://www.kidzone.ws/poetry/haiku.htm . Here’s an example:

Vdux loves canines

Happy, friendly, fun, and nice

Man's best friend, indeed

You may submit multiple haikus, but you need to make each haiku its own reply. Each one will be considered a separate entry.

(Thank you @clurrr for the theme! Look for .005 SBDs for suggesting it.)

How to Participate

  1. Reply below with your haiku. Deadine: 11:59 pm UTC, May 31, 2018.
  2. Upvote this post. Deadline: 11:59 pm UTC, March 31, 2018.

That's it! But...

You should also resteem this post to increase the winner's prize and give yourself some free exposure! You can participate without resteeming -- I don't give preference -- but if you do resteem, it only helps you.

Also, post your entry on your own blog! Mention @vdux and I'll give you an upvote and resteem your post.

Awards

Winner gets:

  • 2 SBD
  • Half of this post's author awards
  • One free "shout-out" for winning
  • One free resteem from me for any of the winner's posts. (You choose the post. There's no time limit but I reserve the right to refuse resteem any post I consider offensive or indecent -- I'll simply ask you for a different, non-offensive post.)

One runner-up gets:

  • One free "shout-out" for winning
  • One free resteem from me for any of the winner's posts. (You choose the post. There's no time limit but I reserve the right to refuse to resteem any post I consider offensive or indecent -- I'll simply ask you for a different, non-offensive post.)

How I Will Select the Winner

Within 2 days after the deadline, I will read all entries and choose a winner and runner-up.

While I'll take upvotes into consideration, my selection will reflect my personal preference based on the entries you submit. Usually I get at least 8 or more haikus I'd like to reward -- unfortunately I only have one winner and runner-up.

BUT if I get a high value of upvotes or donations, I'll increase the number of prizes.

Awesome job everybody who entered my previous contests:

@giddyupngo, @chrislyr, @mineopoly, @puppetmaster1111, @calluna, @yidneth, @creatr, @acousticsteveo, @blackant, @rlt47, @viking-ventures, @steemotion, @foxfiction, @lologirl, @creyestxsa94, @yahialababidi, @jadams2k18, @doughtaker, @ladyrai, @impending.doom, @andysantics48, @felixgarciap, @godstimetim, @gamsam, @antorchajohnny, @aniketmore1925, @mameh, @tygertyger, @kaelci, @felicitas, @ayyeenn, @dmilliz, @eprolific, @jvanman, @kimberlylane, @phoenixwren, @liverussian, @herbertholmes, @dizzyjay, @emdesan, @markeverlasting, @shawnsporter, @operahoser, @eaglespirit, @tomset, @millennialnow, @preparedwombat, @apeximomen, @melissakellie, @freedomno1, @moneyinfant, @mermaidvampire, @millennialnow, @mysearchisover, @yahialababidi, @givonwayne, @pinkgeek, @boxcarblue, @ablaze, @hope-k, @rexdickson, @crescendoofpeace, @digitokash, @theunlimited, @theodora87, @mysecondself01, @pocketmouse, @jacksondavies, @ohkaaay, @lazarus-wist, @dbooster, @janesmy081316, @dc420la, @redheadpei, @whitelite, @olymar248, @nenad-ristic, @trudeehunter, @bananamemos

FEEL THE HAIKU!!!

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Moko Doggo

Floppy ears too long
Too small, too fluffy, too hop
Are you sure you dog?

Photo is my bun- cough cough dog, Mokomoko

Cute and furry just the same. Can you teach a bunny to fetch?

You totally can! Mine have all loved apple wood sticks, they look so funny dragging them around, I have a great photo of our late bunny Sasuke holding a stick just like a dog!

Benji

Best office worker
Sings songs and naps all day long
Cuddle and fuss breaks

True story, this is my coworker Benji, his jobs include office welfare manager, making sure every takes regular screen breaks for a cuddle and gets outside for a bit of fresh air, musical entertainment, howling the songs not only of his people, but also of yours, being able to howl actual tunes, and most importantly, number one trip hazard, keeping health and safety on their toes by flopping out for a nap where ever he happens to fall!

How do I get that job? Does he need an apprentice?

Applications must be submitted on dog biscuits, one word per biscuit lol

What about words written WITH doggie biscuits?

My Labra-hoover
She ate almost anything
Garbage disposal!

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And it's what killed her in the end :(

labs & labmixes are known fr this there are who websites and chatrooms dedicated to them eating stuff . SOrry for your loss ;(

Thank you :) She got run over whilst looking for road kill!!!!

Oh dear. I'm so sorry...she looks so sweet!

Hi, here is my entry, please do accept it..

Just when you thought, I
could not sleep closer to you
You were wrong again

HA! story of my life , lol

Nice! 17 syllables BUT for this contest I need a traditional 5-7-5 haiku like the ones described here: http://www.kidzone.ws/poetry/haiku.htm. Yours is 4-8-5. Can you revise?

I have this rule to keep the entry fair, all haikus have the same requirements.

done

Thank you!!!

I gave you an honorable mention. Thank you for your entry! I announced the winners https://steemit.com/contest/@vdux/announcing-the-vdux-haiku-contest-winners

Years after she's gone
I still curl beneath covers -
wait for the cold nose

You got an honorable mention. Thank you for your entry! I announced the winners https://steemit.com/contest/@vdux/announcing-the-vdux-haiku-contest-winners

Oh. So sad. Good memories?

So dog gone tired
To write another Haiku
Is taking too long

What? WHAT? No, don't go there, keep that chin up!

Vdux persistence
For Haiku and poetry
Like a dog at work

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A true companion
Not just a dog but a friend
Loyal till the end


Image source: Pixabay


Thanks again for the contest @vdux

You're welcome. Thank you for the haiku! Lovely.

Round Hound

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Jubilee is fat
her belly is nicely plump
I love my round hound

Is she eyeing up the pineapple for lunch :D

:D maybe she loves fruit

Cutie pie! Breakfast?

any time is pineapple time :D

I miss you
the smell of your fur
My half heart

Dedicated to my dog Kira (gone for over a decade, never forgotten)

it suxs to outlive ones kids :( when you adopt one from another species it is the sad side of the coin we pay for such unconditional love ...

It is even worse with my ratties that only live three years and are as smarts as dogs are :(. In the case of Kira, my husky, well she WAS my daughter... she left and I'm a mourning mother. But her love lives in me.

nods it is why I stopped adopting rats because i could not deal with the loss ...

P.s rats can live to 7 actually but the ones we usually adopt come form a line of lab rats genetically engineered for a short life span with strong cancer possibilities. The horrors we commit to non humans :(

Thank you. Losing a companion is so hard.

I know haikus are often free form and some use 3-5-3 pattern, but for this contest I need a traditional 5-7-5 haiku like the ones described here: http://www.kidzone.ws/poetry/haiku.htm. Do you want to try again? I have this rule to keep the entry fair, all haikus have the same requirements.

Furry Precious Pup
Took You To Get A Haircut
Lovely Buzz It Was

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Rhythmic haiku with a CUTIE PIE allstar flashing them paws for the camera? That, my friend, is a powerful entry!

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