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Post by Dramatwist on Feb 22, 2018 1:10:25 GMT -5
The basic American understanding of Haiku is simple... 3 lines, the first line containing 5 syllables, the second line 7 syllables, the third line, 5 syllables again... something like this...
"As I smoke this pipe
I have to light it a lot
A pain in the arse"
I suggest that any entrant contribute some small thing (a sample of tobacco, an inexpensive pipe, etc) and the aggregate of the contributions be awarded to the best Haiku as judged by our esteemed moderators.
If this is contrary to the rules and regulations of the forum, I humbly withdraw the suggestion.
As I am a professional writer, I will not participate... yet, I will contribute to the *Prize Pot* a spanking new Missouri Meerschaum Ozark Mountain Hardwood Pipe.
If you require further clarification of the Haiku form, I am at your service.
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Post by Legend Lover on Feb 22, 2018 3:37:31 GMT -5
I think this is a great idea, although I'm not sure how the prizes will work logistically. Would it perhaps be better to have one prize and maybe more competitions? Just my 2 cents worth.
I also think that the competition should be anonymous. Maybe if entries are PMed to someone and at the end of a certain time (set by Dramatwist) then that person will publish them for Dramatwist's judgement. I'm happy to help out here. You can pm them to me. I'm also happy to shut up since my opinion wasn't asked.
this is JUST a thought. What do you think DT?
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Post by Darin on Feb 22, 2018 6:08:17 GMT -5
Funny ... I did the same thread 4 years ago on another forum because this one had popped into my head:
The dog lays sunning
Crisp air whisps away the smoke
Good day for a pipe
... and:
The cob stripped of corn
A bowl with shank and stem formed
Warm sweet raisin taste
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Post by Dramatwist on Feb 22, 2018 15:06:29 GMT -5
I think this is a great idea, although I'm not sure how the prizes will work logistically. Would it perhaps be better to have one prize and maybe more competitions? Just my 2 cents worth. I also think that the competition should be anonymous. Maybe if entries are PMed to someone and at the end of a certain time (set by Dramatwist) then that person will publish them for Dramatwist's judgement. I'm happy to help out here. You can pm them to me. I'm also happy to shut up since my opinion wasn't asked. this is JUST a thought. What do you think DT? The whole point of the forum is to share opinions, so please don't shut up! |
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Post by Legend Lover on Feb 22, 2018 15:50:57 GMT -5
I think this is a great idea, although I'm not sure how the prizes will work logistically. Would it perhaps be better to have one prize and maybe more competitions? Just my 2 cents worth. I also think that the competition should be anonymous. Maybe if entries are PMed to someone and at the end of a certain time (set by Dramatwist) then that person will publish them for Dramatwist's judgement. I'm happy to help out here. You can pm them to me. I'm also happy to shut up since my opinion wasn't asked. this is JUST a thought. What do you think DT? The whole point of the forum is to share opinions, so please don't shut up! Thanks. I appreciate your understanding. |
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Post by Matthew on Feb 22, 2018 17:39:49 GMT -5
Lady Margret hosted a Limeric Contest last year.Was quite fun reading all the posts.
She gave the winner,me.a customized cob and a hand made pipe rest.I believe she held
it in the General Discussion forum.As such it would only be appropriate if I recluse
myself as well.That and I ain't got a clue to Haiku.
@legend Lover , Your opinion is very important.Enjoy the questions and as always
my main advice is Keep it simple.Cause I'm simple minded.
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Post by Dramatwist on Feb 22, 2018 17:58:30 GMT -5
...tell you what, to simplify this, I'll provide the prize myself... the aforementioned MM Ozark Mountain Hardwood pipe and a sealed tin of tobacco (TBD)... if enough folks are interested...
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Post by Lady Margaret on Feb 22, 2018 18:59:10 GMT -5
Lady Margret hosted a Limeric Contest last year.Was quite fun reading all the posts. She gave the winner,me.a customized cob and a hand made pipe rest.I believe she held it in the General Discussion forum.As such it would only be appropriate if I recluse myself as well.That and I ain't got a clue to Haiku. @legend Lover , Your opinion is very important.Enjoy the questions and as always my main advice is Keep it simple.Cause I'm simple minded.
actually, i merely offered the prize and approached the moderators, they came up with the contest idea and decided where to put it, but left it up to me to pick the winner. personally I think it fits better in the humor and fun forum, i think it tended to get buried in the general discussion forum by, general discussion, lol.
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Post by Matthew on Feb 22, 2018 19:17:49 GMT -5
...tell you what, to simplify this, I'll provide the prize myself... the aforementioned MM Ozark Mountain Hardwood pipe and a sealed tin of tobacco (TBD)... if enough folks are interested... Might put a link in you signature line to help people find it.You are a prolific contributor so it should garner a bit of attention. Lady Margret hosted a Limeric Contest last year.Was quite fun reading all the posts. She gave the winner,me.a customized cob and a hand made pipe rest.I believe she held it in the General Discussion forum.As such it would only be appropriate if I recluse myself as well.That and I ain't got a clue to Haiku. @legend Lover , Your opinion is very important.Enjoy the questions and as always my main advice is Keep it simple.Cause I'm simple minded.
actually, i merely offered the prize and approached the moderators, they came up with the contest idea and decided where to put it, but left it up to me to pick the winner. personally I think it fits better in the humor and fun forum, i think it tended to get buried in the general discussion forum by, general discussion, lol.
Good points,and quite a bit of fun too.Thank You My Lady. |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Feb 22, 2018 19:31:47 GMT -5
...tell you what, to simplify this, I'll provide the prize myself... the aforementioned MM Ozark Mountain Hardwood pipe and a sealed tin of tobacco (TBD)... if enough folks are interested... Might put a link in you signature line to help people find it.You are a prolific contributor so it should garner a bit of attention.
actually, i merely offered the prize and approached the moderators, they came up with the contest idea and decided where to put it, but left it up to me to pick the winner. personally I think it fits better in the humor and fun forum, i think it tended to get buried in the general discussion forum by, general discussion, lol.
Good points,and quite a bit of fun too.Thank You My Lady.
genius!
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Post by Lady Margaret on Feb 22, 2018 19:32:43 GMT -5
perhaps a deadline would be prudent....
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2018 19:44:31 GMT -5
Sounds like fun. I’ll toss in a tin of OGS flake.
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Post by Scott W on Feb 28, 2018 22:36:08 GMT -5
I sit with my pipe
All becomes right with the world
Until it goes out
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Post by Scott W on Mar 1, 2018 22:16:04 GMT -5
While I like this pipe
There’s another I want more
Dunhill Cumberland
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Post by Darin on Mar 2, 2018 10:45:31 GMT -5
A contest indeed
Some good Haiku I'm seeing
Please keep them coming
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