The first round will last until midnight EDT on Thursday, March 25th. The run-off poll will last until midnight EDT on Sunday, March 28th. (Times are approximate, since I'm forgetful and often lazy.)
A couple of quick notes:
- Don't judge on spelling and punctuation. Judge on the emotion that the haiku inspires in you.
- Discussion is fine, but please do be polite if you offer a critique. These are works of the heart!
- I've decided in my role as arbitrator that the entries listed here are valid. I've been a bit lenient with syllables in some cases, but I can justify all my decisions. So there!
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#1:
He governs the stars
The spirit beast Arcturis
Lord of the night sky
#2: King of Sholazar, King of my Heart
Verdant scales glisten
Shining amber orbs tempt me
At long last he yields
#3:
Old Cliffjumper leaps
Twists and flings off gravity
Earth cannot hold him
#4:
Lightning upon blue
Skoll raises his mighty head
Sky echoes his roar
#5:
See Spot exiled in
human Theramore, panting
he longs for Mulgore.
#6:
Mysterious cat
Solid and yet transparent
A ghost to command
#7:
Sounds of old forest
Within a posse of apes
Loque struts primal
#8:
The Fire Breath Begins
Fused Dragons and Hawks as Twins
Purging All Your Sins
#9:
An old dream come true.
Little worm within the chasm
I will call you Jim.