VDUX Happy Haiku Contest!!!
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Welcome to the VDUX Happy Haiku Contest!!!
You can win 2 SBD, author rewards, and some free publicity. All you need to do is write a haiku!
Read below for more about the contest instructions, how to participate, awards, and how I'll select a winner.
@dbooster where are you?!
Contest Instructions
Write a haiku about smiles or smiling. Use previous haikus, if you have any!
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:
You may submit multiple haikus, but you need to make each haiku its own reply. Each one will be considered a separate entry. I've been slack on enforcement of this rule -- don't make me crack the whip!
Next contest will have a theme--do you have a suggestion? Tell me! Suggest a Theme.
How to Participate
- Reply below with your haiku. Deadine: 11:59 pm UTC, August 26, 2018.
- Upvote this post. Deadline: 11:59 pm UTC, August 26, 2018.
- Leave a smile here: How Much Is a Smile Worth.
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.
And, collect a bonus point for each person you tag in your contest entry. More players, more prizes, more fun!
Awards
Winner gets:
- 2 SBD
- 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.)
- Spot on my Vdux Haiku Contest List of Winners.
One runner-up gets:
- 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.)
- Spot on my Vdux Haiku Contest List of Winners.
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.
Feel free to reuse a haiku from the past and write as many as you want!
Also, give congrats to all who've participated in my previous contests:
@tristancarax, @jenel, @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, @iswaldsmoak, @josoft, @onefatindian, @pedroelec, @offgridlife, @daisyphotography, @chadrona, @hazem91, @celsius100, @emergehealthier, @ralk98, @fromage, @four20, @amayphin, @mother2chicks, @jackofcrows, @trumanity, @barge, @evlachsblog, @natepower, @elbrujo, @neenarose, @beatking13, @snowyknight, @alom8, @rentmoney, @sidequest
FEEL THE HAIKU!!!
Special Props:
- @liverussian for her thankless support of me and this contest.
- @firepower for great content and contests.
- @mermaidvampire for positivity.
You make my face hurt
And still I can't stop smiling
You have my cheat code
(up up down down left right left right b a)
BOOM!
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My fav.
The lips move and twist
Cheeks lift below downcast eyes
In the smile that lies
👍
Why so SERIOUS?
I Quote the Notorious.
Be Afraid and Smile!
img source - Good Smile Company
I'm scared.
Teeth through parted lips
Smiling brilliance can conceal
Cavities of Heart.
I like the layers of this one. Nice. Did you leave your smile here: https://steemit.com/life/@vdux/how-much-is-a-smile-worth ?
Thank you. ....and no I did not, it's currently on my face :D
Here is My Entry!
Bully!
Laugh last little man,
Smiles and wiles and pride.
Weakness sleeps inside.
Wow. That's a brilliant take on the theme. Totally didn't see you going in that direction, but I love it!
Got beat like a drum
Nuns do not play they get down
All I did was smile
Nice! Memories?
Yes, quite a few!
smiling is a treat
unless you lost all your teeth
in that case you grin
Ha! Good one!
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My second entry @vdux
The smile of a whale!
by @felixgarciap
The smile of a whale
awakes happiness in us
let's imitate it
https://steemit.com/esteem/@felixgarciap/the-smile-of-a-whale-a-haiku-poem-eb51651c5e975est
I hope some whales smile on me with some big upvotes. 😎
Thanks for your good wishes @acousticsteveo
Agree!
My entry
Be happy with love!
by @felixgarciap
The smile is good health
Evil, sadness for the soul!
Be happy with love.
https://steemit.com/esteem/@felixgarciap/be-happy-with-love-a-haiku-poem-c3d77c8c3e675est
Yes, be happy with love! May we all be so fortunate.
Okay I'm back!
Title: Smiles that vanquish all lies
Hide not those smiles
Let them be seen for miles
Vanquishing all lies
https://busy.org/@chrislyr/haiku-smiles-that-vanquish-liez
Cool! Change to "Let them be seen for miles" to fit 7 syllable 2nd line?
Okay, I did what you suggest but there seemed to be only 6 syllables in line 2?
Mea culpa. Ugh. You were right all along.
Did you to leave your smile on this post?
unless miles is said in Cali slang which makes it two syllables
Mi uls