Honorable Mention winners received publication of their great work (but sorry, no prizes this time). Congratulations and mahalo to all those who participated in the Maui Weekly’s second annual haiku contest.
Dance Partner
Friendly face orchid
Move this way and that in tune
To the fickle breeze
Windy road leads high
Slowing each turn that unfolds
An architect’s dream
Take a Bow
Tilting lavender
Curtsy down when high winds blow
Perfuming the air
Bath
Oh! I’ve disturbed you!
Your first bath after the drought
Bird in a puddle
Slapped in the face by
African tulip flower
God’s tap on the head
Upcountry
Here in upcountry
Where drizzling and cold breeze dwells
It is still summer
Lullaby rainfall
Awaken to renewed Earth
Bountiful country
Where Our Hair Grows Long
Ha‘ikū, you love me
With rainforest and fruit tree
You sow, and we reap
Daily Joy
Upcountry’s blessing
The birds declare it freely
Cool, fresh, fragrant air!
Hope
Fleeting world
In the far distance
The sun rising
575
Roosters awake grace
Lilikoi draped golden lace
Sweet rain on my face
Wonderful Place
Things that are wonders
Like local kine foods and things
Simply upcountry
Seasons on Maui (excerpt)
Purple fragrance
Kula spring cotton candy
Jacaranda trees
Bird’s song
A bird’s song
Clearing the summer sky
Streets become tranquil
Upcountry
Good Morning Mama
Birds are tweeting and squawking
Hello Blankey, my pal
So warm, so cozy
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