*See the end of this post for the winning entry!*
Your entries were great;
Spent many hours laughing
And now my side hurts.
(Though lots of you girls
Made me think and reflect, too,
And for that I'm blessed.)
Almost forgot to
Feed my family; couldn't stop
With the dang haikus.
But I had to pick;
Five finalists were what I
Aimed for. It was hard.
Okay, I really have to stop that now. (Although I think now we see why I host haiku contests but never win them.)
Your entries were so great I got all twisted up trying to whittle those down into five, but my best efforts are listed below (I'm resisting the urge to say that you're all winners in my book. But if I were going to say that, which I'm not, this is where I would be saying it.)
A long list awaits.
More than water freezes here-
Fear of failure haunts.
–by Allison of AngelGal's Realm
Treasure fleeting hours
While little feet run the halls.
Toss the to-do list.
–by Jo of Mylestones
Ponder this, O Self:
This year, be not resolute–
The desserts beckon.
–by Maren of Howdytoya
Cynics don't resolve
I used to be one yet now
God's grace equals change
–by Kelly of Musings
Since I tend to fail
Resolutions, this year I
Plan to GAIN five pounds!
–by Julie of Keepin' the Faith
Please help out by voting below (please note that each haiku is listed by its first line and author's name). The person with the most votes at 9 am CST Monday morning wins the great prize package!
*Poll is closed to voting, and here are the final results:
Congratulatins, Julie! Thanks to everyone who participated and voted, and thanks especially to the generous vendors who donated prizes.
Rocks In My Dryer 
Ooooooh!! Maren is my friend!! Vote for Maren! Vote for Maren!!
(we’re probably not allowed to campaign in the comments section, are we?)
I so wanted to enter but I am Haiku challenged. I voted though!
All of you did a great job! Was a hard decision.
I’m voting for Maren!!! Awesome job guys!
That’s funny – yesterday I read the one by Jo and remember thinking how much I liked it – glad to see it made the list! Great job to you guys, they’re all very well done.
Shannon, GREAT picks–you made the vote difficult (to me, no clear winners). If my BRIBERY haiku couldn’t be a contender, why I think you’ve narrowed it down to a fabulous field!
😉
I voted.
These are all great, so it was hard to choose.
I liked all of them! Hard choice. Good job to all!
I wanted to vote for Julie because hers made me LAUGH! But, alas I decided to go for Jo’s because it touched my heart. :0)
Good job everyone! I usually call upon my husband to do these for me. Last time he did one for this and I was too chicken to post it. So, I may have lost his help. Just trust me…it was, well…let’s just say it would make a 10yo boy roll on the floor laughing.
Anyway, hat’s off to whomever wins.
~Mercy
I voted for Julie because I love the child – like wishful thinking in her logic. Really funny and sweet.
Great picks!
I had picked a few of these as finalists while reading through. There are some really talented ladies out there!
oh I liked them all!!! but i had to pick the last one b/c well… it spoke to me personally hehe
but really, they are all so great! be proud of yourselves!
I can not figure out exactly what a Haiku is. I really can’t do it, but I DID vote!!
Those are so good! There are some seriously talented people!
On my desk, I keep a copy of my very favorite haiku ever (I saw it on a t-shirt once):
I can write haikus.
But sometimes they don’t make sense.
Hippopotamus.
I giggle every time I read it and I’ve considered painting it on something to be framed. Is that weird?
just stumbled upon your blog and love it!
will be checking back regularly.
have a lovely weekend!
Hilarious. They are ALL so good.
All are good haikus
Very hard to vote for one
I did anyway.
Here’s my entry for your next contest:
The hopscotching girl
Kneels to the caterpillar
And begs forgiveness.
(C) by David A. Cochrane
Oh, I love Mommy, the Human Napkin’s haiku. I realize it’s in the comments and not about a resolution, but all the same that is pure awesomeness.
I read them all several time, super fun. I settled on Ponder this ole self…and I LOVE it….they were all great.
Thanks
The writtings were great and true …. I chose Julie because it I can attain with out trying.
oh! it was so tough to decide which one to vote for.
My husband LOVES haiku ….. and writes them often ….. and he LOVED all of these. Thank you sisters.