I only wanted to share my opinion about whether or not “Olympics” per se is considered as a seasonal reference. I did not intend to judge Judith’s haiku. Other items not mentioned in competition rules above are also up to each poet’s own artistic judgment. We leave the seasonal reference to the poet’s skill. But seasons where you live may not correspond to those in Japan. The season of your poem can be made clear however you like, and kigo are convenient shorthand for that. In particular, I will say that no one needs to use a seasonal word from a Japanese kigo list. Contestants, please do your own best work, and do not try to instruct others. We welcome every poet who works in the traditional form of English haiku–and NO ONE is required to adopt the customs of someone else’s teacher. Expectations at the Society of Classical Poets accommodate a number of schools, and I am happy to say that I recognize several schools participating here. There are many haiku masters and teachers in various places throughout the world, each with his own ideas on how best to present haiku. This contest is sponsored, and the rules were set before the contest opened, by the Society of Classical Poets. Post your haiku in the comments section below. Must conform to traditional haiku rules above. checks to receive the prize money if you win.)Įach entrant may submit up to three haiku. (If you are outside the United States, you will have to have a PayPal account or a bank that accepts U.S. From within the Society, anyone, including Advisory Board Members, not involved in judging the contest may participate. Winners Announced September 5.Īnyone in the world, any age or background, may participate. Although this contest is held in summer, haiku dealing with any season are acceptable. The required seasonal word can refer to seasonal sports, holidays, entertainment, gardening, housekeeping, or visits to special places. However, haiku do concern human activities in relation to nature. If your 5-7-5 poem is focused solely on human nature and is more cynical or humorous, then it is technically a senryu, not a haiku. Note that a haiku is like a a painting of nature.
The haiku must adhere to the traditional parameters of a haiku to qualify and may be deleted if it does not. Write a haiku and post it in the comments section below.
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