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Choices indeed! I threw the net in the stream and pulled many fishes, some even from the sea! So many. But before I could begin weighing the competitors, one from the other, I had to decide per competitor. Tuna or mackerel or trout? Uhrm... which trout will swim against which of the others. A task, but one that was not a disheartening one. Hand me a box of kittens or send me into a room full of bachelorettes. Oh, it could get ugly for a bit. Scratching and crying and accusing and hissing, and maybe some ducking and running on my part, but I'll get the job done! I was born for this sort of thing. Still, there is a slight twinge or more. I can't, and probably wouldn't, change that.
Just... look. Yes, I will pare it down, then make picks. I had to... brag, for you all. I wanted to show the complete list, by order of author submission. This is truly wondrous. Look at what you have done! Such battles make War proud! *broad smile*
foam,
Precious son, aged four
Wants to marry his mom. ... Now?
He wears girl hickies ._.
Wants to marry his mom. ... Now?
He wears girl hickies ._.
Soldiers, alpha men...
Quite humored, they donned THE gift
Just because she's mom.
Just because she's mom.
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Rafael,
Tickling at my toes
Giggles burst as you come near
Waves of ebb and flow
Giggles burst as you come near
Waves of ebb and flow
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Michael W.,
I would rather have
It new and distant and pure.
We break it, we bye!
It new and distant and pure.
We break it, we bye!
We are balanced on
The moment before the string
Meets the plectrum's touch.
The moment before the string
Meets the plectrum's touch.
Between us sunlight.
Vision rather than knowledge.
Don't move! Don't spoil it!
Vision rather than knowledge.
Don't move! Don't spoil it!
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serendipitouswildmoments,
My husband’s girlfriend;
wagtailed hussy. Puppy love –
total devotion!
wagtailed hussy. Puppy love –
total devotion!
Man becomes “Mama”.
Accidental turkey love.
Phenomenal tale.
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BlazngScarlet
Flirty gaze meets mine
Accidental brush of leg
First of forever
Stolen glances turn
Soft whispers; Flame of love burns
10 years, still we yearn!
Accidental brush of leg
First of forever
Stolen glances turn
Soft whispers; Flame of love burns
10 years, still we yearn!
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becca
one's first love harmless
evil hides in plain sight
innocence lost now
heart beats faster giddy
one smile,look no words escape
girly giggles erupt
evil hides in plain sight
innocence lost now
heart beats faster giddy
one smile,look no words escape
girly giggles erupt
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Miss Angie,
To love and be loved
No hidden agenda
Ah, what pure release
To dream of true love
She's such a sweet young age
Fairytale Princess
No hidden agenda
Ah, what pure release
To dream of true love
She's such a sweet young age
Fairytale Princess
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fishy,
Really, did I care
about braces or muscles?
No! Just happiness.
No armor needed,
no fear, completely trusting
Dad love is mighty
Friendly little bums
explore, experience, share
love, on life's first beach
Blushing in his joy,
this man-boy knows his future,
She is his only.
about braces or muscles?
No! Just happiness.
No armor needed,
no fear, completely trusting
Dad love is mighty
Friendly little bums
explore, experience, share
love, on life's first beach
Blushing in his joy,
this man-boy knows his future,
She is his only.
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Karl,
As it was back then.
We aged, still lust and yen.
More intense today!
When I see her face.
It makes my hart start to soar.
The lifting feel, the Roar!
We aged, still lust and yen.
More intense today!
When I see her face.
It makes my hart start to soar.
The lifting feel, the Roar!
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Desert Cat,
First love's summer fire
Like Roman Candles burn bright
Death in winter's deep.
Like Roman Candles burn bright
Death in winter's deep.
"I loved you", he said
"I didn't know what I want",
she said. Love is quenched...
"I didn't know what I want",
she said. Love is quenched...
Intensity born
Yearning by long distance
Dark confusion wins...
Yearning by long distance
Dark confusion wins...
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My picks for the best of each individual. I think this was as difficult as the final choosing, or very close. If your favored wasn't picked of your own or another's though, a bit of music to... make it better. This one is as much a video story as a song. If you have the time, I think it's worth it.
We do get to enjoy this time together, bad day or not. Took a while, but we are here.
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foam,
Precious son, aged four
Wants to marry his mom. ... Now?
He wears girl hickies ._.
Wants to marry his mom. ... Now?
He wears girl hickies ._.
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Michael W.,
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Flirty gaze meets mine
Accidental brush of leg
First of forever
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one's first love harmless
evil hides in plain sight
innocence lost now
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To love and be loved
No hidden agenda
Ah, what pure release
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fishy,
Friendly little bums
explore, experience, share
love, on life's first beach
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Karl,
When I see her face.
It makes my hart start to soar.
The lifting feel, the Roar!
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Rafael,
Tickling at my toes
Giggles burst as you come near
Waves of ebb and flow
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Waves of ebb and flow
Michael W.,
I would rather have
It new and distant and pure.
We break it, we bye!
It new and distant and pure.
We break it, we bye!
serendipitouswildmoments,
My husband’s girlfriend;
wagtailed hussy. Puppy love –
total devotion!
--------------------------------------------- wagtailed hussy. Puppy love –
total devotion!
BlazngScarlet
Accidental brush of leg
First of forever
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becca
evil hides in plain sight
innocence lost now
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Miss Angie,
No hidden agenda
Ah, what pure release
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fishy,
Friendly little bums
explore, experience, share
love, on life's first beach
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Karl,
When I see her face.
It makes my hart start to soar.
The lifting feel, the Roar!
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Desert Cat
Intensity born
Yearning by long distance
Dark confusion wins...
Yearning by long distance
Dark confusion wins...
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Now for the last bit. Choosing the winners. I will choose four. Third, second, first, and grand. It gives me some wiggle room, if it makes me sweat just a bit more. Some like it hot. Just... Umbrella?
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Third
foam,
foam,
Precious son, aged four
Wants to marry his mom. ... Now?
He wears girl hickies ._.
Wants to marry his mom. ... Now?
He wears girl hickies ._.
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Second
Michael W.,
I would rather have
It new and distant and pure.
We break it, we bye!
It new and distant and pure.
We break it, we bye!
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First
Rafael,
Tickling at my toes
Giggles burst as you come near
Waves of ebb and flow
Giggles burst as you come near
Waves of ebb and flow
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Grand
fishy,
Friendly little bums
explore, experience, share
love, on life's first beach
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You have no idea how hard this was. It was worth the effort. Pain, like
other sorts of negatively viewed experiences, often yields growth. This
one most certainly. I won't tell you I chose correctly. I won't say it was fair. I will only say I did my utmost to pick the one that fit the criteria most correctly and that pleased my senses about it the most. A master
could easily teach me to discern more technically, a linguist might
suggest a few things about structure and phraseology, a priest might suggest wisdom and a certain scholarly take, and my
mother and father still know much I have not learned. But this is what I
have.
Congratulations fishy! See you Friday?
Congratulations fishy! See you Friday?
Great job hosting, doom! And Congratulations to fishy! She had a cute visual at her site for this one. Congratulations to everybody actually. ... I placed? squeal! (I don't really squeal) but I am tickled :-)
ReplyDeleteOh yes you placed. Putting the placement on those four was the absolute most difficult thing I have done in a while though. Don't worry about the number. I wish someone would just bribe me, or I could play favorites. Sometimes I hate being me. :p
ReplyDeleteThank you. I do my best.
congrats fishy and was so excited to see my girl Miss Angie join it so happy.
ReplyDeleteDoom, I think you should plan on hosting every couple weeks or so. Your hosting is as astute as are your ku's...always interesting and most entertaining. Don't know what your spine's made of, but it shorely spits a mighty fine line!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to FISHY! Always throws down a good'n (or three).
As for me...? You did me proud! Where else can a man be FIRST and still not have to host? I'll take that to the bank with a spank and a side of sizzle (YUMMY)
Blessings and SMILES--
Rafa
What a grand collection of Haiku!!
ReplyDeleteVery well done Doom. Smashing.
Congrats to FISHY!!
Sorry to. Have missed the fu, but the tornado news swept me up such that I forgot it was Monday. The aging brain.
Great job, Doom
becca,
ReplyDeleteTell her to keep playing. She has some great moves. And don't you stop either! Dang kids! :)
Rafael,
I may seem all Clyde about things, new meaning. Truth is, I have no clue, as in the old meaning. Things might happen but it's not my fault.
I am quite pleased you enjoyed. My guess is that isn't easy. I still wish I could have stuck you four, and some others, with hosting though. I mean gifted... gifted you with hosting. *blink blink*
Hello Aunty,
Glad you could finally stop by. Oh, I understand. I used to be from tornado alley. Usually had three within a few miles every year. If it doesn't get your attention, as with me, figuring out how to get around the damage might. Just stay safe and duck, sometimes for no reason. Trust me on that.
Doom, great job hosting, and wonderful write-up on your judging. Hosting is fun, but judging is really the hard work. This group is good, so there is always a moral dilemma at then end.
ReplyDeleteFishy so good to see you back in the 'Ku pool, and as grand winner as well. You have not lost your touch!
Congrats to Fishy, yay! And to the rest of the winners, too.
Serendipity
serendipity,
ReplyDeleteWhy, thank you. I meant every word. And... moral dilemma is, yeah. It helps to be comfortable being a rogue heel when needed. I just wish I was, or... more so? :p But I couldn't do it without the input you all offer. Win or not, submissions really are the whole of it.
Fantastic write-ups Doom!
ReplyDeleteI love that you placed 4 haikus.
I personally loved them all! :D lol
Thanks for hosting; next time i'll make you chocolate chip cookies! ;D
Fishy ... your haiku is just too precious!
Congratulations of your win my dear!
If it was pleasing it is the least a ghost can do for a world that tolerates, sustains, perhaps even breathes for it when it cannot. A gift for people who care, even often when they do not somehow. And of course, the hope the oblations are found pleasing to guests and the host of hosts as well.
ReplyDeleteAs to chocolate chip cookies? You don't say... Oh, don't worry about the above. Funny mood and whatnot. But uhm, not so funny as to... ignore things of the flesh of this import!
well this is new, I have never been Grande before! So many good entries, I am amazed. Beach Bums was Blowfish's favorite too for the same reasons. For me the fun of this game is how others relate to each haiku. Always a fun experience at Doomworks :-)
ReplyDeleteI am traveling this week but will post a topic by Saturday
Good afternoon Doom,
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting and a fine write-up. It was a pleasure to read and the videos were fun as well.
Congratulations Fishy! You were definitely on your game this week.
Foam: One has to wonder, if tickled enough would you squeal?
All: Atta-boys to all for a job well done.
Karl,
ReplyDeleteI am always pleased when hosting works out. If people are going to bring the entrees, I feel obliged to offer a dessert? Something like that.