Poetry competition CLOSED 15th December 2018 11:16pm
WINNER
takis1917
takis1917
RUNNERS-UP:
summultima
and David_Macleod
Self-Love Haiku Challenge
Anonymous
Poetry Contest Description
A self-love haiku positivity challenge
The inspiration for this competition is from the fact I’m taking part in an advent self-love challenge at the moment with other women, which is something I’m doing wholly for me.
For this competition, I would like you to submit a collection of 5 haikus (5-7-5), each with the following themes, reflecting on your 2018:
1) An achievement
2) A happy moment
3) A lesson you’ve learned
4) A proud moment
5) Your wish for the future
Rules
* Submit all 5 haikus in one post, simply numbered 1 - 5
* The haikus should reflect you looking back over 2018.
* Please title your collection with one positive word that you think summarises you this year.
* This competition is open to everybody.
Any questions, please PM me.
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HUMBLED
UNO
Teaching five year-old
to play a card game, and then
watching him win it 😊
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DOS
Putting together
credits, vouchers and pennies:
Alaska beckons!
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TRES
Authenticity-
I thought it meant the same thing
to you. I was wrong.
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CUATRO
Seeing the traffic
and switching to the shoulder-
got you there in time!
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CINCO
Be considerate
of children, for they hold all
of our potential
Teaching five year-old
to play a card game, and then
watching him win it 😊
---
DOS
Putting together
credits, vouchers and pennies:
Alaska beckons!
---
TRES
Authenticity-
I thought it meant the same thing
to you. I was wrong.
---
CUATRO
Seeing the traffic
and switching to the shoulder-
got you there in time!
---
CINCO
Be considerate
of children, for they hold all
of our potential
Written by SatInUGal
(Kumar)
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Freedom
i.
Pushing the limits
Of sonic self expression;
The sound dimension.
ii.
Was I happy though?
Moments of bliss sure, although
A challenging year.
iii.
A true test of strength,
A lesson of gratefulness,
and grateful I am.
iv.
Proud of all of us
for staying strong though this year
has just felt so long.
v.
Wishing for freedom,
freedom for them from their pain,
test of sanity.
Pushing the limits
Of sonic self expression;
The sound dimension.
ii.
Was I happy though?
Moments of bliss sure, although
A challenging year.
iii.
A true test of strength,
A lesson of gratefulness,
and grateful I am.
iv.
Proud of all of us
for staying strong though this year
has just felt so long.
v.
Wishing for freedom,
freedom for them from their pain,
test of sanity.
Written by Hunterapsych
(Shaman among machines)
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Awakening
( 20 Haiku 18 )
一
like the wild horses
through drought & wildfire storms
I become the rain
二
one pain left behind
for a moment or a day
I taste the morning
三
wind brings clouds & goes
a year of seasons’ blessings
for each day I feel
四
first year without Dad
the day of Thanksgiving comes
still leaves on the trees
五
to walk in the sand
feeling moon’s tide lick my feet
and not be dreaming
Please refer to my Author’s Notes.
一
like the wild horses
through drought & wildfire storms
I become the rain
二
one pain left behind
for a moment or a day
I taste the morning
三
wind brings clouds & goes
a year of seasons’ blessings
for each day I feel
四
first year without Dad
the day of Thanksgiving comes
still leaves on the trees
五
to walk in the sand
feeling moon’s tide lick my feet
and not be dreaming
Please refer to my Author’s Notes.
Written by Jade-Pandora
(jade tiger)
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Discovery
1.
Washing and scrubbing
All the errant tears.
I am smiling through it all.
2.
Endless miles of sky
Above my head with sunshine
And lots of laughter.
3.
I follow the path
And find home within myself.
There lies my beauty.
4.
Like the growing weeds
I cut away the toxins
and I am home free.
5.
A world we live in
With less pain and broken love.
We can live and learn.
Washing and scrubbing
All the errant tears.
I am smiling through it all.
2.
Endless miles of sky
Above my head with sunshine
And lots of laughter.
3.
I follow the path
And find home within myself.
There lies my beauty.
4.
Like the growing weeds
I cut away the toxins
and I am home free.
5.
A world we live in
With less pain and broken love.
We can live and learn.
Written by eswaller
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Positive
One
I've waited so long
I don't care what happens now
"I love you so much."
Two
Haven't slept in days
You gave me a place to rest
Wait to sleep again
Three
What do you want, girl?
Happiness does not come free
Breathe in and breathe out
Four
I sign a contract
Black ink sinks into my arm
The first and last time
Five
A degree, a book
A movie, a broadway play
My name in writing
I've waited so long
I don't care what happens now
"I love you so much."
Two
Haven't slept in days
You gave me a place to rest
Wait to sleep again
Three
What do you want, girl?
Happiness does not come free
Breathe in and breathe out
Four
I sign a contract
Black ink sinks into my arm
The first and last time
Five
A degree, a book
A movie, a broadway play
My name in writing
Written by A_Failed_Artist
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Anonymous
Some amazing entries so far! Thank you so much guys. Just what I was looking for. A little slice of reflection 😊
Change
I.
(An achievement)
Miles beneath my heels
Discipline in consumption
I am becoming
..
II.
(A happy moment)
Wind song on water
Sunlight on my upturned face
A seed of wild hope
..
III.
(A lesson I’ve learned)
Self love is central
Still radiating outwards
Ecstasy of pain
..
IV.
(A proud moment)
I teach you English
Amidst our conversations
You teach me of peace
..
V.
(My wish for the future)
Versatility
A touch of unflinching warmth
Rough hewn horizons
(An achievement)
Miles beneath my heels
Discipline in consumption
I am becoming
..
II.
(A happy moment)
Wind song on water
Sunlight on my upturned face
A seed of wild hope
..
III.
(A lesson I’ve learned)
Self love is central
Still radiating outwards
Ecstasy of pain
..
IV.
(A proud moment)
I teach you English
Amidst our conversations
You teach me of peace
..
V.
(My wish for the future)
Versatility
A touch of unflinching warmth
Rough hewn horizons
Written by DanielChristensen
(The Fire Elemental)
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I'm On it! - - - for the Self-Love Haiku Challenge Comp
1) Achievement
Warrior spirit
Managed to stand up again
Fight back begins now
2) Happy
Out of great sadness
Light shone at end of tunnel
I now want to live
3) Lesson
I used to believe
Making friends was way too hard
New friend taught old dog
4) Proud
Collaboration
In lyrics, music and song
Touches hearts and souls
5) Future Wish
To use my poems
Next year, my one wish, be done
I'll publish that Book
Written by David_Macleod
(14397816)
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Refining
1. Achievement
I became content
with things I could not change
but changed what I could,
2. Happy Moment
yet, my brave daughter
found what I thought I had, once
and became engaged.
3. Lesson Learned
Strange, daughters, can be—
much like ourselves, though foreign;
tread lightly, with care,
4. Proud Moment
but then she forgives
and becomes my child again
and our hearts are well.
5. Wish for the Future
Let me not lose her
too much, when I gain a son,
as she walks the aisle.
1. Achievement
I became content
with things I could not change
but changed what I could,
2. Happy Moment
yet, my brave daughter
found what I thought I had, once
and became engaged.
3. Lesson Learned
Strange, daughters, can be—
much like ourselves, though foreign;
tread lightly, with care,
4. Proud Moment
but then she forgives
and becomes my child again
and our hearts are well.
5. Wish for the Future
Let me not lose her
too much, when I gain a son,
as she walks the aisle.
Five- Cinq- Cinco
I
I’ve passed through five years
Of hardships and betrayal
Yet I’m still alive.
II
Love makes my soul soar
I’ve finally found my half
And he’s here to stay.
III
Always trust my gut
It’ll never lie to me
Give it your best shot.
IV
I’ve beaten the odds
I’m now closer to my goal
Just a bit longer.
V
God, keep my head high
And my soul free from worries
I long for success.
I’ve passed through five years
Of hardships and betrayal
Yet I’m still alive.
II
Love makes my soul soar
I’ve finally found my half
And he’s here to stay.
III
Always trust my gut
It’ll never lie to me
Give it your best shot.
IV
I’ve beaten the odds
I’m now closer to my goal
Just a bit longer.
V
God, keep my head high
And my soul free from worries
I long for success.
Written by LunasChild8
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Hiaku 54321
5
Christianity
Next year calendar not turned
Nativity candles burned
4
Wishing bone your luck
Next year better, last year tough
Cold Turkey life, not hot
3
Turn off the TV
Get a personality
Greener grass treading
2
Actions to match words
lifes compass be a heading
Now bite the bullet
1
Reminisensces
Tinsel left up in the loft
To glint in the mind
Christianity
Next year calendar not turned
Nativity candles burned
4
Wishing bone your luck
Next year better, last year tough
Cold Turkey life, not hot
3
Turn off the TV
Get a personality
Greener grass treading
2
Actions to match words
lifes compass be a heading
Now bite the bullet
1
Reminisensces
Tinsel left up in the loft
To glint in the mind
Written by slipalong
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'inner'vation
1.
interstellar drive
spiraling into the core
possibilities
2.
turgid silvery
droplets over lotus leaves
kundalini peaks
3.
stars of the tarred nights
eclipse not the Absolute
but faint gra(d/y)ing signs
4.
beyond skeletal
of famines and holocaust
minimalistic
5.
elemental self
an alchemical mishmash
infinite chaos
Written by summultima
(uma)
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GRATEFUL
1.
One point eight stones thrown
mighty proud of sheckels shucked
feet and knees applaud
2.
Far off paradise
by magic medium shared
wǒ ài nǐ bàba (我爱你爸爸)
3.
Happiness master
choose your misery or bliss
true smiles can’t be forced
4.
Model of kindness
so says her teacher and peers
daughter, light the world
5.
Civil thought prevail
banishing highly placed fools
sate my thirst for peace
Written by Gahddess_Worship
(Osomajestuoso)
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