First
Saxon Skinner
celebrate in pink
cherry blossoms in full bloom,
a magical view.
Second
Saxon Skinner
a beautiful park,
celebrate under a tree,
picnic with laughter.
Third
Trey Defilippo
Goblins chasing me
Witches flying on their brooms
Halloween magic
Honorable Mention
Adesh Mishra
Spring drives on its way
Sunflowers tossing their heads
Beautiful colors
Honorable Mention
Lydia Robinson
a lot of candy
planning my sugar rush
my scary costume
JUDGE’S REMARKS:
As part of the judging process, I looked not only for the spirit of this year’s theme but for the spirit of haiku as well. Originality was also a prized element. Congratulations to the winners and to all the contestants for sharing their work and connecting with other poets and readers through haiku. — Ferris Gilli