Toast Point writes: Contestants started asking me even before the year ended whether there would be a "Best of '95" page set up. I told 'em yes, and the Sage made the selections in the usual timely manner - but I didn't have time to set up the page until spring. Anyway, here are the Sage's choices for Best Haikus of 1995. Most of them are gold star winners already, but some were not - a board review determined their worth after the first judging. Enjoy, and congratulate the winners!
| Nature |
La Mer |
| Office |
Computer |
| Amour |
Loneliness |
| Family |
Holiday |
| Science |
Spirituality |
| Stranger Than Fiction |
Food and Drink |
| Time |
Urgency |
NatureJoy Hattie writes 10/28The birds are leavingEtched against an opal sky Last flight of autumn
William Tranmer writes 10/11The sky opens up.It frees a torrid affair That started days ago.
John Tower Escargot writes 11/28Fuchsa-red tincturedChristmas cactus buds perking On green, crabby limbs.
Erk writes 11/20However I dreamOf the softly blinding snow I still know the sun
Victoria... writes 11/13metamorphosis,winter crystalizes fall raindrops to snowflakes. |
La MerVin writes 8/7Hot night, salty breezeCold cream and sand on the sheets More fun tomorrow
Michael Hall writes 11/30Form grows into space(And a river runs through it) At Fallingwater
Joe McCauley writes 8/24Her dark hair shimmeredA midnight wave of sea foam Crashing on white shores
Moonchilde writes 12/2Walking on the beach,The sand remembers our steps 'Til the tide returns. |
OfficeWriterman writes 12/9Elevator foolsStare forward as they're hoisted. Office day begins.
Lisa Schapiro writes 11/2In a cubicleShe sips coffee, to combat The November rain. |
ComputerDr. Awk writes 8/24Windows '95 -Millions of dollars to buy Macintosh '88.
Victoria... writes 8/3Computer haiku...One zero one zero one. What did you expect?
Brian Roberts writesThe sand remembers:Once there was beach and sunshine; But chip is warm, too. |
Amour
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LonelinessThe G-Man writes 10/26The house stands empty.Boxes, clothing, you are gone. Winter is warmer.
Coconut Lover writes 8/3Awash in despairI await a word from her A crumb...some notice. |
FamilyMatthew L. Rotando writes 10/30Saw my Dad againBright eyes, fishing pole, sad smile Did he dream me, too?
T M Alper writes 11/7Little angel boySleeps clutching his stuffed doggy; Toy trains in the bed. |
HolidayTexasTeacher writes 12/21Children.....running ..........down Decorated stairs to spy: Treasures from Santa.
Oxymoron writes 12/8Grace made eight from oneChanukah candles aglow Uniting us all. |
ScienceShaun Williams, MD writes 9/13Basal GangliaController of our movements Set us free to dance! |
SpiritualityKivas Fajo writes 9/19Either let me drinkIn this church, or show the place Where there is no God. |
Stranger than FictionMarmaduke Shelmartine Bonthrop writes 6/28A Jackson nightmare:Michael and Lisa Marie Conjugal antics
Chunky writes 8/2Spangly leotardLow-impact aerobics tape I hate Jane Fonda |
Food and DrinkAndie2U writes 12/4Secret Spam! HiddenFrom vegetarian friends, Greasy pink delight! Bill writes 8/3The barroom floor stinksI know this because I'm there! Too many shooters...
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