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Welcome to the VDUX Haiku Contest!!!
Do you have a pet?
I don't! Hard enough for me to keep humans alive, much less an animal. Nonetheless I love critters of all sorts. Our non-human family members deserve a haiku now and then, right?
Read below for more about the contest instructions, how to participate, awards, and how I'll select a winner. As always, every haiku you write could get you the 1.5 SBD winner's prize. I will reveal the winner of my most recent contest SOON.
Contest Instructions
Write a haiku about pets (bonus points for mentioning an animal that has some personal or cultural significance).
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 PLEASE make each haiku its own reply. Each one will be considered a separate entry.
How to Participate
- Reply below with your haiku. Deadine: 11:59 pm UTC, March 16, 2019.
- Upvote this post. Deadline: 11:59 pm UTC, March 16, 2019.
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 helps all of us.
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!
Also drop by my friends who also run contests: @jayna, @firepower, @mermaidvampire, @olivia08, @bananafish and the gang, @zephalexia, @calluna, @dbooster, @d-vine, @felixgarciap, @rentmoney . . . who'm I missing?
Awards
Winner gets:
- 1.5 SBD
- One resteem from me for any post. (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 resteem from me for any post. (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 -- the list keeps growing!
@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, @sidequest, @oclinton, @sarez, @f3nix, @jurich60, @artofwisdom, @zephalexia, @letalis-laetitia, @rentmoney, @olivia08, @myd77, @moofang, @dirge, @cinderz, @moncia90, @rdsmas, @theironfelix, @manoldonchev, @iamthegray, @tiempoyesp, @ccaallvviinn, @alecreed, @lahvista, @binkyprod, @jayna, @mfunbee, @alrahman, @agmoore, @blueeyes8960, @deadmoonwrites, @katrina-ariel, @owasco, @pyemoney, @ifoundnoel, @thaishps, @imagen, @yomismosoy, @adncabrera, @braaiboy, @reinaldoverdu, @naylet, @oscarina, @darthgexe, @vida-blanca, @jacobtothe, @erh.germany, @darrenfj, @corte, @sayury, @bluengel, @lecumberre, @yujomar, @sumatranate
FEEL THE HAIKU!!!
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little fuzz muffin
leaves a trail of destruction
hopping through my heart
(and look, she kindly stripped the wallpaper under the plug socket behind her lol)
Your own version on Curious George?
Four?
Dog
Wiggle machine's
snuggles beyond love
Cleopatra
Cat
Westside house
purring on the couch
and scratching
Park
Noisy soup
of animal calls
normal day
Sphinx
Desert bound
with paws extended
Egypt's best
Indeed, no more no less.
why stop at four!!!!
Because I can :*3
Also: the rule of 4s needs to be a thing on the internet~
love seemingly bought
yet must be patiently earnt
to last a life time
Welcome back! Beautiful as always.
so Moko bunny stole this toy pudding @gaby-crb got me for christmas, and her love has got her a new nickname
harley and puddin
a love that's a little rough
bursting at the seams
current photo of pudding thanks to @gaby-crb
It was totally mums idea. She knew you would love it. We didn't realise Moko would love it more!
Looks like some tough love...!
Scratches on my hands
Marked by the love of my cat
The smell on my shoes
Hey there! Good to see you here again. That's a nice haiku, too
Head butting to wake
Cats demand my attention
Where no mice are safe.
Neither in the field nor the forest nor the kitchen!
The pre-agree price
for her mucky garden fun
~ shower and cuddles
OMG!
I have cared for mice
Once found a cat at roadside
What critter comes next?
I have a problem saying no :)
cats, mice...next a bird?
:))
Been there. Done that.
I raised two children who would bring anything home that was orphaned. It's a family flaw.
Big hearts for little creatures!
🐁🙂
Cats I do not have
Scratch, meow and piss that stinks
Cats I do not miss
Same here, rent. Same here!
An elephant walks
Swings its trunk with majesty
Who dares to challenge?
I've had pets all my life. Right now, though just my wife :)
It's enough!
Do elephants make good pets?
HaHa
last one ;) - don't hear from me for ages then can't get rid of me, your fault for giving me an excuse to gush about ma little bun bun
oh floof ball so small
tucked up so tight on the floor
would you flop for me?
OMG. How can you leave that little cutie, ever? Haiku's not bad either :))
@calluna you're destroying my street cred with all these adorable pictures, people will think I'm all mushy gushy!
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A black dog, Angel,
Precious-heart, you’re home again,
Run jetty-beach wild!
Hey vdux! Long time no see!
Let me check if I still got it.
Dogs:
'They will fill your heart
With unconditional love
Dogs make the best friends'.
Well hello! You changed your profile picture. Where have you been????
Yeah! I kinda wanted a new image and made a logo (You know, as a personal brand and all that). Been busy around here with music and some personal issues but, I didn't miss this one this time.
Cool, I dig the new logo. Bootstrapping a music career is hard!!! I used to gig around Washington DC and once got ripped off by a bar owner who promised us a cut of the tab, then when it came time to pay said we'd only get a cut of the tab that came in during our set! That was before social media. I doubt it would've changed anything, there's so much competition. How's your pursuit goin?
Oh, didn't know you were a musician as well, I figure that back then, without social media it was a lot harder to achieve success making music. I've managed to assemble some beat compilations and improve my work over the last months, but now it's a little bit difficult due to some personal issues.
It's hard to be a musician even when you don't have personal issues! Persistence, talent, luck. I had only one of those three...then I ran out of money!
my life without pets
would be lonely and boring
my heart rather small
Touching, what are your pets?
Currently I only have one dog, one cat and seven chickens. But I have had and loved several lizards, a couple of tortoises, one rabbit, hamsters, many other cats, several other dogs and some spiders. I love creatures of all kinds, but I am not good with fish inside the house or out.
I am not good with any. If hermit crabs had courts, I'd be in jail for a very long time...
Bird in my window
Enjoy eating his breakfast
Fly away so fast
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Wow, that's a great picture, is that a wild bird? That happened to drop by?
Yes. I give food and water everyday and they always come to our window.
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Three lovely cat
Sleeping tightly beside me
Made me so happy
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Adorable creatures. Good friends, I see!
Yes we must love our pets.
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My entry:
Clayton, I love you.
In my heart printed your name,
which makes me happy!
https://partiko.app/@luvlee/vdux-haiku-contest-about-pets-d3utyajr
Hi! Do I still able to join in this contest since it’s already March 16, 2019 and 3:46pm here in SC? Thanks!
No problem! Welcome to the contest, so happy to have you!
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Thank you!!
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Hello @vdux my pets entry: https://steemit.com/haikucontest/@felixgarciap/playing-and-resting-a-vdux-contest-haiku-poetry
Aceptado y recibido bien. Gracias, tu inglés está mejor ahora . . . mi español, no
Gracias amigo por tu cumplido. Todos los dias aprendemos de los maestros como tu @vdux. Yo te entiendo y mis amigos también. Excelente concurso de Haiku, podemos expresarnos en tan solo 17 silabas.
Los límites te obligate a ser creativo, claro
Here's one I wrote a couple months ago
The new dog jumps up
The old lady goes kerplunk
Pilates pays off
😄
My entry:
Bruno the dog
Bruno we call you
Bark out loud like a thunder
Guard our house, safer!
https://partiko.app/@jurich60/vdux-haiku-contest-about-pets-my-entry-itgxq8xk
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Looks like a pretty cool dog! Thank you for the haiku.
Yeah, visitors afraid of him, he barks so loud...Thank you for your contest...
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Cat vomit on floor
Day in day out and always
Twenty year sentence
Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time!
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So true.
Pet on my small feet
Asking food when I'm awake
Get me out of stress
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😃
Jajaja
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She plays in the box
He climbs up the tower
Unless its lap time
Cats?
Yep!
Harley loves boxes and caves.
While Tiger enjoys climbing up the cat tower.
Unless there is a lap available.
Adorable. But keep them away from me, I'm allergic!
Fish, dogs , lizards, frogs
Pets I do like most, cats bats
Pets will watch your back
whoa, wait...in the other haiku you swore off cars, now they're tied with bats for the pets you like the most?
Ok .. Ok .. You caught me ...
That above Haiku is a LIE ...... :P
"Creative expression"
Hola!
Dejo mi entrada, estimado @Vdux.
¡Suerte para todos!
Alma pequeña,
mi gato lomo de oro:
Corazón mío.
Little soul,
My golden cat loin:
My heart.
https://steemit.com/haikucontest/@adncabrera/unhaikparaakavduxshaikucontestaboutpets-yyykzaix8i
Keep the strength!
Beautiful picture. Beautiful haiku!
Thanks, @pokerm.
https://steemit.com/haiku/@kimberlylane/4vvwb8-angel
Another one:
To greet with kisses,
slip bacon, and talk of walks,
docked-tail wags, high head,
I can't imagine
My life without animals
My life, less fulfilled.
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I chose to have kids. I wish I'd gotten pets instead!!!
Lol, my mom used to say that if she had it to do over again, she'd raise white mice.
;-)
I chose the opposite. No kids of my own, but I've had animals most of my life, and my life is far richer for having them.
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I know I have two kids they are the WORST. Only thing worse than kids are GROWN-UPS.
Lolol!!! This too shall pass. ;-)
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now and then I wish
jimmy were not a dachshund
always watching me
Here's the link to my post. Thanks for reading! This is fun!
https://steemit.com/haiku/@owasco/second-thoughts
Our doves, Gaz and Zim,
are quieter now that GIR,
their friend, is now gone
Yes, I admit it, I'm an "Invader Zim" junkie. ;-)
GIR was our first dove, gifted to me by a close friend, after I mentioned in passing that Marek wanted a bird.
He'd neglected to mention that what he really wanted was a parrot. ;-)
Zim was given to us by Marek's daughter, Karolina, to be his mate, but turned out to be another male. Oops.
Then a neighbor who raised white doves gave us a dove, which turned out to be a third male. What are the chances?
She then brought us another dove, having seen her lay an egg, and the white dove promptly bonded with Zim. Not surprising, as GIR was picking on them both, while they lived together in a large enclosure in our Florida back yard.
So upon moving to Tennessee, GIR lived in a smaller cage, while Gaz and Zim took up residence in the much larger parrot cage, on our covered front porch. And, while they both coo from time to time, Zim sings far less often than did GIR.
Occasionally the boys took part in singing contests, which was always a joy to hear, and entertaining, as they were doing it to impress Gaz. And GIR was our standing champion singer, mostly since Zim, as her mate, had less to prove.
I miss our lovely boy, and his serenades, even if he was mean to the other doves. To us he was a sweetheart and a lovely soul.
Sounds like a great bird, probably one of those guys who's a little annoying and mean but also a whole lot of fun to hang out with.
Yup, indeed he was, and I miss him.
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Rutger, our rooster,
Crows before dawn to announce
that, yes, he IS king.
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My black wise shaman
Accepting of all others
Bear: my familiar
He's fourteen now, my sweet little love, and looks quite like the black cat in your gif. Similar laid-back personality as well.
He's the only cat I've ever known to leap into my arms and hug me around the neck, cuddling for as long as I'll let him, and now that he's older, he does that with Marek, and occasionally with other cat lovers as well.
He also, as an adult male cat, adopted our white male kitten, Edit, when we were away scouting property, allowing him to eat and drink out of his bowls. Highly unusual for a male cat.
And he has accepted every cat - and dog - we've brought into our home. He's a one-of-a-kind.
A gentle, giving soul, he sounds like.
He is indeed. A real love.
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Cat in the Morning Welcome
Met in the Whaleisland all of Sudden
Well in Fitness Actifit Cat 💙
dedicated to #actifit @actifit
Hi @bluengel thank you for the haiku, can you please revise to fit the contest rules?
revise ?
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5 음절 첫번째 줄, 7 음절 두번째 줄, 5 음절 세번째 줄
우왓~! thanks ! :) ♥ ♩♬
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revised ! :) anyway 음절 is somewhat diff from words ♩♬
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What a great contest!
Thank you for the mentioning <3
😎
Hi, here is my post
https://steemit.com/contest/@antoniarhuiz/concurso-haiku-de-vdux-sobre-mascotas#@felixgarciap/re-antoniarhuiz-concurso-haiku-de-vdux-sobre-mascotas-20190323t140108422z
Thank you @antoniarhuiz the contest closed! I'm so sorry. Stay tuned, a new one opens tomorrow.