First
Trenice Cannon
summer is happy
relaxing in the warm sun
being off at school
Second
Rowan Everly
parties into the night
fireworks explode in darkness
celebrations – loud
Third
Estefhana Marocec
zoo in the summer
flowers blooming in summer
cooling in the pool
Honorable Mention
Jala Poke
I saw cars pass by
The cool breeze blew through my hair
Bike riding is fun
Honorable Mention
Jennifer Lopez
New panda is born
Many animals to see
Monkeys are smart
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