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VDUX HAIKU CONTEST!!!
Steemit has lots of great contests. It also has mine!
If you want 1.5 SBDs and some free publicity, all you need to do is write a haiku. This week's contest has something to do with smooches...
Hey btw can you send some love to @liverussian? Awesome person, beautiful spirit, kind heart.
Read below for more about the contest instructions, how to participate, awards, and how I'll select a winner. @mineopoly I know you're out there somewhere...
Contest Instructions
Write a haiku about a kiss (or kisses).
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.
This theme comes from @jackofcrows for suggesting the theme. And you know what that means: .005 SBDs from me just for the idea!
How to Participate
- Reply below with your haiku. Deadine: 11:59 pm UTC, September 23, 2018.
- Upvote this post. Deadline: 11:59 pm UTC, September 23, 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.
And, collect a bonus point for each person you tag in your contest entry. More players, more prizes, more fun!
Awards
Winner gets:
- 1.5 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.)
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.)
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, @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, @oclinton, @sarez, @f3nix, @jurich60, @artofwisdom
FEEL THE HAIKU!!!
Sorry I have been out of the loop for the past few weeks, I see I missed some fantastic prompts!! Do I have a free resteem to redeem still..? My latest contest is out if I do <3
Standing before you
And I don't know what to say
To make you kiss me
For you, absolutely. This one? https://steempeak.com/tellastorytome/@calluna/tell-a-story-to-me-and-win-5-steem-writing-contest-10-when-you-die-and-winners-of-9
Source
https://steemit.com/haiku/@acousticsteveo/vdux-s-haiku-contest-entry-theme-is-kiss-kisses
Anger is building
My fist is getting ready
To give you a kiss
Your kisses leave me so sore!
Just try to kiss me
Bet you'll never forget it
My kiss on your dreams
Hello @vdux , was invited by @jurich60 to join in , thanks! ❤️
I’m so glad she invited you! Welcome to the contest!
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His lingering kiss
starts my day; I'm energised.
Great mood all day long.
It's a great feeling, isn't it?
Great feeling indeed,
That his moist lips and warm breath
Bring immense pleasure.
:-)
More than a promise
The most binding of contracts
Are sealed with a kiss
True!
your kisses are delightful
mwah mwah mwah mwah mwah
Ha! That haiku is the GOAT.
whoa! Our goat friend got the Goat vote?
kewl
I think @squishysquid would like this GOAT goat.
My 3rd entry...
My Man's Lips
Put on red lipstick
Then, kiss my man on his lips
He smiled with red lips!
https://steemit.com/haiku/@jurich60/vdux-haiku-contest-kiss-2018-09-21-04-57-24
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When words lose meaning
My lips find another way
To say how I feel
That is so...poetic!
Waiting For The End
Pallid lips ease breath
Silently tracing prayers
Long for the last kiss
Beautiful, as always.
A puppy kiss is wet
Cat kisses are very dry
I say kiss a fish
Haiku Nazi says: "too many syllables!"
you are absolutely correct
Puppy kiss is wet
Cat kisses are very dry
I say kiss a fish
Nailed it!
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My upvote...
This one please, because I am obnoxious.
https://steemit.com/grammarnazi/@four20/i-am-in-love
I need to discuss a contest I would like you to judge
What is this contest of which you speak?
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What’s that emotion?
People express with a peck?
How interesting...
Humanoids are weird.
Here we go
Breeze gives gentle kiss
Wind smacks a little harder
Forget hurricanes
Yep.
Your Magic
Your hard brushing bruise
That pins me against the wall
Also melts my heart
Sunrise
The waves rise and writhe
Their yearning peak shimmer lit
With her tender kiss
And I will stop now, clearly really missed entering ;)
A wet, slobbery,
and unpredictable kiss.
This sweet child of mine.
Brush your fingertips
On lips I want you to kiss
Tingling waves of bliss
Nice rhymes. Thanks for keepin' it clean. We'll take saucy and suggestive any day!
My entry
Sweet breath!
by @felixgarciap
I feel you close to
my face, your sweet breath springs soft ...
kisses of your lips.
https://steemit.com/esteem/@felixgarciap/sweet-breath-a-haiku-poem-599e21d3668c9est
Lovely haiku. ¡Bueno!
Monsters
Steem-Monsters are here
Two Dollars A Beta Pack
Gold Foils, kiss for that ?
SHVEEET!
Gimme the link so I can post it on my blog (not resteem).
A KISS
Gentle, sweet at first
desire awakens, wanting
bliss, a Hershey's kiss!
Image source
https://steemit.com/poetry/@emergehealthier/haiku--a-kiss-qvlhgnfj
Nice but not 5-7-5 syllables! Try again? I'm a stickler b/c I want all to have same rules.
I understand the need for the same rules. I'm wondering what method you use to count the syllables? I ask because I did the chin drop on my hand, which would account for a pronunciation difference (I have a Boston accent.) I also ran it line by line through https://syllablecounter.net/count, and got a 5,7, 5 count. Should I use the dictionary breakdown of syllables? Knowing how you count the syllables will help me correct the haiku.
I got 5-8-4 even with Boston accent...
Thanks, I guess I won't use the syllable counter I was using to check my syllables again. I will try to fix it. I appreciate your feedback.
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I fixed it. Thanks for your help.
Hooray!
https://steemit.com/partiko/@olivia08/vdux-haiku-contestkiss-u9qgnw3v
My second entry.Thank you.
Whoa lipstick just for me? Cool!
Hershey grows on vines
Smothering kisses divine
I'm waiting for mine
THERE YOU ARE!
:-D
Greetings from Venezuela, I leave here my entry to the contest, I hope you like it.
Spanish Version
Verano eres
un calor inclemente
como tus besos
English Version
Now you are Summer
a vivid sun inclement
like your kisses
https://steemit.com/contest/@rdsmas/first-entry-or-summer-kiss-or-vdux-haiku-contest-kiss
Hey! I'm so happy to get a haiku in Spanish! Welcome to the contest! Stay safe down there...
tulips call me down
forever waiting this day
moment is too short
Is that related to kiss? This week's theme.
Yes, it is a double play on words.
Lips needs for a kiss and tulips are a type of flower with well, two lips (i.e. tulips), so that was the play.
Since it is a haiku, the double poetic play was maybe too much but hope that make sense...
Does that make sense?
Omg I’m so dense. Well done! Bonus for the play on words!
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Haha! Cool! Thanks!
A kiss purely smooth -
yet the figure none-the-wise
of the near slow death.
Here be me submission: Lovely kisses for this contest.
Well done!
<3
The Betrayal
Image source: Wikimedia Commons
Familiar brother
With unfamiliar faces
Ends life with a kiss
Judas's betrayal?
Yeah
At least, that was the inspiration
She sat in the booth
Raising money for her cause
Fifty cents a kiss!
https://steemit.com/haiku/@viking-ventures/minnie-the-smoocher-haiku-for-vdux-contest-20180918t220538239z-post
Fifty cents for a kiss? What a deal!
If a kiss takes a minute (if she fancies the guy, anyway) and she has a solid line, she's making pretty good money!
Thanks for the resteem!
60 kisses per hour? Kissing limit is 55!
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Depends on which state you're in... :-p
I live in a state of bliss.
Or is it a state of kiss???
Tender sweet embrace
A taste of love’s divine dream
Close your eyes and see
Wow. Beautiful images.
Thanks for hosting the contest. This is fun.
Looking in her eyes,
While her lips touches my soul,
Bring me back to life.
My other entry.
https://steemit.com/partiko/@myd77/i-met-haiku-yc9zyll5
👍
For this and your other haiku. WELCOME TO THE CONTEST!!!
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Thank you for your warm welcome and fast reply.
Second entry:
A silver ripple
Through my soul's molten mirror
Your warm liquid lips
Nice
Here goes:
A rush in the wind
Ablush! The hills with blossoms
As scarlet lips meet
Brilliant imagery!
Had no idea. What's the difference between dlive and dtube?
Dlive is real-time streaming vs Dtube is like vanilla YouTube (aka, just watch pre-recorded video's)
Oh now I feel so ignorant. So Dlive is dead and Dtube lives!
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Here's my entry...
https://steemit.com/haiku/@jurich60/vdux-haiku-contest-kiss-2018-09-18-14-32-13
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Ha! nice!
Thank you @vdux
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My 2nd entry...
https://steemit.com/haiku/@jurich60/vdux-haiku-contest-kiss-2018-09-19-04-26-52
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What a nice haiku! Happy marriage.
Seated beneath stars
Soft smiles; eternal moments
First love's timeless kiss
Holding hands, too, I'm sure?
Naturally! :)
Hey, @liverussian isn't currently active, so impossible to do a whole lot to show her some love... sadly.
OMG you're right! No wonder I haven't heard from her in a while...
ok, this isn't technically within the parameters of the "kissing haiku" category, but someone posted this comment and haikubot paid a visit and turned it into a haiku. So I wanted to see what would happen if I dropped this comment on an actual Haiku Contest page...
I know, it would be much quicker just to make a banana milkshake!
No bot 😔
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It's so random.
Hi Good day!..This is my entry
https://steemit.com/haiku/@cinderz/haiku-contest-kiss-ddc7568fa0d09
Very sweet. Can you change to 5-7-5 format? For this contest I only accept a one-stanza, traditional 5-7-5 haiku like the ones described here: http://www.kidzone.ws/poetry/haiku.htm .
I found this cool post
Through using this new platform
Collective Intel
Cool! I'll check it out.
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ps resteemed because haiku are awesome!!!
And so are you!
Hello @vdux, thank you for sharing this creative work! We just stopped by to say that you've been upvoted by the @creativecrypto magazine. The Creative Crypto is all about art on the blockchain and learning from creatives like you. Looking forward to crossing paths again soon. Steem on!
You guys are the best! Really made my day.
https://steemit.com/haiku/@olivia08/vdux-haiku-contest-kiss-ymav8lbd
Good morning.This is my entry.
Hi @vdux!!!
Probably I am late writing a new post, so I would like repling a my old post. I want to give you a my personal opinion about your contest theme and for me it is enough to understand what you think about it. Thank you!!!
https://steemit.com/ita/@moncia90/sunset-love-mhsdjhiq
The photo in the post is mine and I think you should watch directly it ti understand the meaning of the haiku. However I write here top.
Sky coloured by fire
the sun dives into the sea.
Love Perfume!
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Thank you for the haiku! I couldn't accept it because the last line is too short! Try again next time? If you're following me you'll hear about a new contest soon.
My link: https://steemit.com/haiku/@redheadpei/haiku-crazy
Kitty is covering
My cheek with wet kisses
Hairy happy hour!
Cute! I resteemed but couldn't accept it for the contest because first two lines each have 6 syllables! I'm a stickler...but only because I want everybody to have the same rules.
Haha Veedux. I see that now. My fingers are no good for counting. 😃 🙃