bradl Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I don't know why, but the idea for a Cairn Haiku contest suddenly popped into my head last night. Here's the concept, and the rules. Write a haiku with the Cairn Terrier as your inspiration. Give your haiku a title - the title is not judged - it's only used to identify your haiku from others. No title = no entry and deletion. A valid entry post contains ONLY a title and a haiku in the 5-7-5 syllable format. Invalid format = no entry and deletion. Additional comments in post = no entry and deletion. You must be registered on Cairn Talk (not just 'validating') and logged in for your entry to be valid. Posts that are comments about the entries are fine - just understand that you can't combine comments WITH an entry. I will post a valid entry to use as a sample. You bet it's entered in the contest, too. The contest ends at midnight, server time (Pacific DST), on July 31. After the contest ends, I will create a poll (or series of polls) listing each entry in this thread by title for voting. Since polls are limited to 15 items, if there are more than 15 entries, I will create multiple polls and run the winners of each sub-poll in subsequent polls, until one haiku reigns supreme. Each poll will list the deadline for voting. The prize will be a $15 gift certificate to a dog-related online emporium, donated by an anonymous but somewhat dim Cairn fan who didn't think to have the emporium donate the darn thing before starting a contest. Gather your Cairn close to you, light a candle to summon your muse, and post those haikus. More importantly, have fun! Edit: Clarified that contest is for registered, logged-in CTF members CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club | 2025 Calendar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted July 14, 2005 Author Share Posted July 14, 2005 Alarm Clock Who stands on my chest? Asleep, a loud sigh intrudes Haggis is awake CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club | 2025 Calendar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairns2 Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Bon Appetit Steel bowl full with food Seconds pass, food gone, silence Loud burp! Dinner good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrskti Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Diving Diva The water calls her She sees her beloved float Now she takes the plunge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna_525 Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Hot-Diggity He sniffs the area "What's this....?" scratches the soft ground Soil flies all around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayharley Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 The hang-out Treat jar has no name But it always looks the same Twelve paws beneath it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuff&Tippy Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Guard Dog.... Sleeping in my bed I hear a noise so I bark Oh it's just Mom, Sigh...... Tuff & Tippy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus'mum Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Stinky Pup My stinky puppy To bathe or not to bathe him That is the question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallswel Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Enticement I have a Cookie, Won't you come my little one NO not til I'm done! Liz Rebel, Hammurabi, Sugar, Dirty Harry, Paint, Duncan and Saffron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 The Alarm Sounds Sitting in the window Vexed by passersby Soundeth the bark, the battlecry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wags Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 My home is your home Lizards, Mice, Crickets too! Wes sneaks 'em all inside. "Hide under my couch!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanypaws Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Tranquillity Deep silence in the room the cairn sleeps <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/maiwag/terriersiggy.jpg" border="0" class="linked-sig-image" /> Beth, mom to Ninja (5), Hannah (7), Abbey (7 1/2), Kiara (10) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto times 2 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 While We Try To Sleep Voices bark, cairn ears Hear faint rumbles, thunder comes The boys protect us In the yard Holes dug, plants watered Cairn commandos stand on guard Cairn ears listening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellygoggles Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Excuse me, but what's a haikau? Veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I stuck around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savannahsmom35 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Who me???? My chewed up new shoes Savannah looks innocent "I didn't do it, Mom!" We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam Savannah's Dogster Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savannahsmom35 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 A haiku is a Japanese poem that is written using 5 syllables in the first line, 7 in the second line and 5 again in the last line. We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam Savannah's Dogster Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanypaws Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 A haiku is a Japanese poem that is written using 5 syllables in the first line, 7 in the second line and 5 again in the last line. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> descriptionofhaiku In the beginning is the form. In Japanese a haiku is traditionally 5-7-5 sound syllables. All languages cannot duplicate this method of counting syllables so foreign language writers must decide to either follow the method by writing 5-7-5 syllables in their own language. However if they prefer to imitate the product, the translated Japanese haiku, their poems must consist of less words. In English we cannot have both method and translated product correct in one poem so each of us must choose one system or the other. Beginners (especially if better acquainted with Western poetry) often do well to follow the 5-7-5 discipline at first. Later, when they become comfortable with saying what they want said in the least words, as it is easier to switch to the shorter styled haiku in a natural movement. This does not mean that 5-7-5 haiku are beginners' work; many, many very good writers insist on remaining with the form scheme. A New Day Awakened to noise a paw bangs on the crate door the day has begun <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/maiwag/terriersiggy.jpg" border="0" class="linked-sig-image" /> Beth, mom to Ninja (5), Hannah (7), Abbey (7 1/2), Kiara (10) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brody'sMom Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Life in Our House Brody come, good boy Mia come, Mia, Mia? Oh how we love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutPetey Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Our Cairn Terriers Playful and happy, Best little pals in the world. Our Cairn terriers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MzLed Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Is there a limit to how many we can post ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigette Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 The Aloof Cairn The stooge ball is thrown Look at that Lab run and fetch I, with pride, refuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigette Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Earthdog The prey hides below. Come out, Come out, my sweet toy! Earthdog has your scent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MzLed Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Dreams Playtime is over Cosmo lays on cold cement Dreaming biscuit dreams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 Hi Wellygoogles. I'm sure we've corrupted the form, but in common use in the US at least it's often just a short verse in the form of three lines ... 5 syllables 7 syllables 5 syllables Wikipedia (as just one resource) gives some good context: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haiku CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club | 2025 Calendar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradl Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 Is there a limit to how many we can post ? Nope! The more the merrier. CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club | 2025 Calendar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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