Winter Moon Awards for Haiku 2009 Results

(all winners from the US, unless stated)

First Prize $100


record heat
my mind full
of mistakes

- Glenn G. Coats

 


Second Prize $50


her sixty fifth
she shows us a rare iris
deeply veined

- John Parsons, UK

 


Third Prize $25


autumn
the colour of his hair
in the leaves

- Marguerite Frarey

 


Zen Award $25


just enough snow
to show
the lines of the plough

- John F. Ziemba

 


Honourable Mentions


heat wave -
we rest on the shady side
of the tombstone

- Carole MacRury

 


scent of straw
each hen
a different voice

- Barbara Snow

 


late frost
the frayed seams
of his jeans

- Barbara Snow

 


full moon -
she describes
the tumor's size

- Susan Marie La Vallee

 


lilac
I find reasons
to return

- Jennifer Gomoll Popolis

 


autumn melancholy -
she hand paints
another comb

- Pamela A. Babusci


Congratulations to the winners chosen from 374 entries. Thanks to all who entered. I wish you peace, joy and prosperity in the New Year,

Carolyn Thomas

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