Second Annual Suruga Baika Literary Festival
Award Winning Haiku
Neca Stoller
Columbus, Ga. U.S.A. Asphalt boulevard-- How vibrant his feathers! The dead bluebird. Raffael Cellini De Gruttola Massachusetts, U.S.A. no letter from you: watching a mockingbird chase a butterfly Jeff Duvall Oregon U.S.A. a silent herd of elk crossing the snowy pasture-- distant sound of cows. Jack Lent Ohio U.S.A. moonlight on white sand the bent backs of old men mending fishing nets
Honorable Mention
Max Verhart
Netherlands plum blossom petals beated down by the rain fringe the puddle Kenneth Weene Syosset, NY. U.S.A. The lovely willow tree fell After the great storm had passed her by She revealed shallow roots. Jim Kacian Winchester VA. U.S.A. swatting the mosquito-- I hit nothing but myself Garry Gay Santa Rosa, CA. U.S.A. Tea ceremony the guest quietly receives gifts from the plum tree Peggy Willis Lyles Georgia U.S.A. a long kiss in morning twilight plum blossoms Robert Yellin NUMAZU-SHI Bringing busy mind into the present moment Shigaraki sake cup |
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