Posted by Administrator on 6/27/2011
So, if you're connected with us on Facebook, you've more-than-likely noticed that we like to keep things fun and fresh (and sometimes funky and full of typos - sorry). Of course, we're busy and always trying to find a consistent balance of play and work, but recently we've decided to play "Reward Me" games.
Depending on the weekly theme, you will be "rewarded" with something MN related. You are given an objective and enter by meeting that request (sometimes it is taking a pictures, etc). This week, it was Haiku writing (I don't make this stuff up! Blame it on MN Fan Valerie!).
I like pushing you girls outside the box, so why not try writing a Haiku? The amazing part... we had close to 70 enteries and honestly, every one was clearly thought out!
With that many enteries, I had to post them all here for everyone to read. They really are that good. Because I am definitely not a Haiku expert, I've enlisted in the help of a fellow MNer to help me judge these enteries. She has the daunting task of narrowing them down to 8 finalist. After that, you'll help me vote.
There will be 4 winners. They will win the necklace or idea they based their Haiku on. The poems will be judged on creativity, flow, Haiku formatting, etc. Also, we are looking for Haiku's that rally reference their MN inspiration (aka: how clearly is your idea articulated in your poem).
Without further babble, here are the enteries. Make sure to leave a comment and let us (and the writers) know what you think!
(yep, this is long - excuse formatting issues - to save on time we had to copy/paste from emails)
New
story, new life
A new home to call my own
Gypsy blood settled
I
hold you close by
looking
upon you my love,
smoke black bronze-brown eyes.
Cool
Breezes, Soft sand
As
far as the eye can see..
Here in BERMUDA
I dream of color
beautiful, soft, Renewing
water drops dance blue.
Sweet peaches and ice
under infinite blue skies
enlighten my soul
mother of three boys
testosterone surrounded
pink purple PASSION
Daylight sweeps away
A twinkle escapes the sky
Bringing forth Twilight
Lush oleander
Pink sand and azure waters
Dreams of Bermuda
Strong, Earthy Mama
Inspired by her baby
To save planet earth
- Today.
Twilight Nursing at Twilight Stars
twinkling and moon so bright
Cherishing tonight
How I long for thee
In pink, green and purple hues
Aurora my
love
Your not just a CRUSH
I'm truly in love with you
SUMMER dreams come true
The grass moves gently
water rushes over my toes
lush leaves whisper "shhhhhh"
mother
and daughters
topaz
diamond blue topaz
a string for my heart
Turquoise waters, bright blue skies
Dreams of vacation
Oh elusive Bermuda
Laughter, love of two
Time sees family flourish
In
adoration
Raelynn,
Ooh La La
Wife
Mom Friend and so much more
MN's
heart and soul!
Ice cold, strawberry
Glossy cherries on the top
Good enough to eat!
delicious beauty
like the icing on a cake
beautiful FROSTing
Nursing at Twilight
Stars twinkling and moon so bright
Cherishing tonight
Excited for pink
Baby due soon, already
Love is in full Bloom!
Silver,
Coral, Smoke
Classy yet also Sassy
Such Zeal from the start
Swimsuits and sorbets
Laughter under the sun's rays
Lazy
summer days
En Vogue, A la Mode
Fashionista mommy now
Bring on the Catwalk.
tumbled in the light
amber fire, ocean waves
green eyes of my child
Never read the books
Love TWILIGHT but not vampires
Edward, Jacob, what?!
Twilight is so nice,
In the sublime Summertime.
I love Chicago!
V-neck sweater red
Tear drop black, red just a touch
Beauty all will see
Smokey Ellipses
Trendy, Devoted Momma
A Hint of Coral
shining summer sun
soft peach and pink radiate
ambiance is there
Her tenacity
for finding vivacity
turned fresh or delish
Bermuda Flat Rock
Looks so stylish on Mama;
Nana wants one, too.
Twilight around me-
I am wearing its glory;
Dazzling dangling fun!
DREAM
my sweet baby
You
are always in my heart
Daddys' little girl
Pink
skin, such sweet scent
Perfect pout in berry red
Newborn in Sorbet
Love
reborn this day
In
Twilight with locked Lapis
Vows we will renew
Gorgeous Bermuda
Would compliment my blue eyes
And all that I wear
When you drape my neck,
I am happy and I smile,
beauty shines from us.
A beautiful memory fills me,
you are always there,
I hope to never lose you.
I shall never love another more,
and you will always be close,
you bring Harmony to my life.
lush green vines entwine
plump purple grapes full of juice
embrace SONOMA
Nestled
in roses
Vibrant burst of red, black splashed
Dauntless Ladybug
Tears
of joy and woe
Flourished
with pride and honor
My Air Force Hero
Turquoise, azure, blue
A chic
strand - where sky meets sea
A new
world, renewed...
Three little boys
Love them all to the moon but
Hope to 'glow' pink next
Old,
worn out, yet comfortable
Earth,
home, life, determined like a mother
Rustic, in other word, beautiful
Gentle ocean waves
Harmonizing sea and sky
Reflecting all life
Soft swirls, purple, blue.
Willows bend, kiss pink blooms that
Lounge on frog-green rafts.
Standing on the beach
Gaze into the ocean
See my own REFLECTION!
Dim tranquility
Peacefully winding downward
Twilight lingers on
lavendar kisses
cool reflective waters
cherry blossoms dance
Oh, turquoise donut,
how I long to soak you in
seas of teal and cream.
Dipping
would be FUN!
Colors
are great for summer,
and also the Fall!
To flourish the sun
A child in Feb. Aug. and Dec.
Is born unto us
A spring Rain RENEWED
A delicate Petal Drops Down
A break before Dawn
Ice Frosts My Window
Simplicity is Defined
Elegance Re-Born.
Lavender,
coral
espresso, pineapple, peach...
Warm summer sunrise
Chic strands, I have ten.
Is that
hubby, home early?
Race to the mailbox!
Like a wintry day
Glistening icy wonder
Sparkling Frost Teardrop
"Too many!" says hubs.
But he won't be complaining,
When I Skinny Dip!
Mommy necklaces
Love to win dangling donuts
Hanging on my neck
A
custom to wear
Her
special day I will share
My
best friends wedding
Gold
is her color
Please
fill my custom order
I
have plans for it
Soon
they'll be ready
One
day she will be rocking
A
baby to feed
Many
years before
A
surprise up my stocking
A
custom made gift
Wedding
day jewelry
Gifted
as her first MN
What
a memory
So
golden shimmers
Hope
I will be a winner
Great story to tell
Can Not Stop Dreaming
Of A Summer Crush, Oh My
Longing For My Love
Tender and Juicy
A funny way to define
Abundant colors
Mommy Necklaces
Make me want to “dream” all day
Baby loves them, too
Visions of Emerald,Sapphire,Garnet
Flourish in my hearts desire
Longing to lay the colors of my loves
Against my beating heart
Flourishing with love everlasting
Bright colors I see,
Hot pink, purple, green, and, blue.
A Fresh Twist for me!
Swaying.
Eyes aware.
Violet,
Grass, little hands grab.
Unbreakable bonds.
You are my hero.
Holding Keepsake by my heart.
I love you soldier.
Which do I want now?
Red, pink, and black perfection
Oh la la of course!
Custom Oh la la!
My one last beautiful piece!
Collection complete!
Hope I can win this
"Lucky u" they will say when
Oh la la is mine!
Rainbow
bright colors.
Interestingly
shaped beads.
That’s Simply Snazzy!
Sapphire,
crystal hues
ocean
twinkles in delight
SPLASH into summer
Red and
blue colors
On a
beautiful necklace
Represent my kids
Dearest Reflection
How I long to see thee shine
Will you soon be mine…?
Blue, Green, Purple, Pink
Summer Crush is what I crave
A custom for me!
Reading the entries was just as much fun as writing my own! It was great to see them all. =)
Err... not to be a downer, but did you post all the entries? I received a confirmation that my haiku entry was received but I don't see it on this list.
I LOVE:
Soft swirls, purple, blue.
Willows bend, kiss pink blooms that
Lounge on frog-green rafts.
Tears of joy and woe
Flourished with pride and honor
My Air Force Hero
(brought tears to my eyes)
"Too many!" says hubs.
But he won't be complaining,
When I Skinny Dip!
Raelynn, Ooh La La
Wife Mom Friend and so much more
MN's heart and soul!
My four favorites are:
Three little boys
Love them all to the moon but
Hope to 'glow' pink next
Twilight Nursing at Twilight Stars
twinkling and moon so bright
Cherishing tonight
Tender and Juicy
A funny way to define
Abundant colors
"Too many!" says hubs.
But he won't be complaining,
When I Skinny Dip!
But it's not easy to narrow down!
My four favorites are:
Three little boys
Love them all to the moon but
Hope to 'glow' pink next
Twilight Nursing at Twilight Stars
twinkling and moon so bright
Cherishing tonight
Tender and Juicy
A funny way to define
Abundant colors
"Too many!" says hubs.
But he won't be complaining,
When I Skinny Dip!
But it's not easy to narrow down!
My favs:
Hubby's home, run to the mailbox!
Nana wants one too
Can not stop dreaming of a summer crush
Baby on the way
Ice frosts my window
Catwalk
Like a wintry day
They are all fabulous! Here are my top 4!
Strong, Earthy Mama
Inspired by her baby
To save planet earth - Today.
Swimsuits and sorbets
Laughter under the sun's rays
Lazy summer days
En Vogue, A la Mode
Fashionista mommy now
Bring on the Catwalk.
Nursing at Twilight
Stars twinkling and moon so bright
Cherishing tonight
Great job mamas!
Here are my fav's:
Dim tranquility
Peacefully winding downward
Twilight lingers on
****
Twilight is so nice,
In the sublime Summertime.
I love Chicago!
****
mother of three boys
testosterone surrounded
pink purple PASSION
****
Ice Frosts My Window
Simplicity is Defined
Elegance Re-Born.
Here are my fav's:
Dim tranquility
Peacefully winding downward
Twilight lingers on
****
Twilight is so nice,
In the sublime Summertime.
I love Chicago!
****
mother of three boys
testosterone surrounded
pink purple PASSION
****
Ice Frosts My Window
Simplicity is Defined
Elegance Re-Born.
Here are my two fav's:
Strong, Earthy Mama Inspired by her baby To save planet earth - Today.
En Vogue, A la Mode Fashionista mommy now Bring on the Catwalk.
I can picture myself in each of the designs and then embracing the characteristics of each one. Love them!
MY FAV'S are ~~I hold you close by
looking upon you my love,
smoke black bronze-brown eyes.~~
and this one...
~~Soft swirls, purple, blue.
Willows bend, kiss pink blooms that
Lounge on frog-green rafts.~~
Love this one:
Raelynn, Ooh La La
Wife Mom Friend and so much more
MN's heart and soul!
What a beautiful tribute to Raelynn!
My First Fav is: You are my hero hollding Keepsake by my heart I love you soldier.
Second Fav: Tears of joy and woe Flourished with pride and honor My Air Force Hero
I am a sucker for Military Moms