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I woke up this morning to a controlled demolition of a nearby dilapidated office building, clearing space for what is most likely going to be another high rise apartment complex.  The explosion was a rolling thunderous roar that I could feel in the pit of my stomach and it crescendo-ed dramatically, leaving the hum of helicopters in its wake when it finally stopped.  It seems as though, for once, the universe and my "real life" are working in tandem as February is off to a bang.

As I alluded to last week, my dearest friend Amy and I are holding a *drum roll* Valentine's Day Haiku Contest.  I know many of you are closet poets and have shared your haikus with me time and time again and on this occasion, I'd like your very best Valentine's Day haiku.  Although they don't have to be in the vein of the "man-haikus" that I've been posting on my blog, we would prefer that they be "love" themed in recognition of the aforementioned holiday.  Please submit your entry here by February 11th.  We will select a few finalists and the WINNER who will receive a mystery prize that we'll announce at a later date.  The contest is open to anyone and there are an unlimited number of submissions.

So get your poet hats (berets? what kind of hats do poets wear?) on and may the best haiku win!


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  1. RicademusSunday, February 01, 2015

    There once was a man
    From Nantucket...

    No wait, that's not a haiku. I'll have to actually put some thought into this. :)

    Happy February!!!

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  2. ameliaMonday, February 02, 2015

    Oh geez, I haven't written a haiku since junior high. The pressure! :)

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  3. AnonymousMonday, February 02, 2015

    ugh, I couldn't write these if my life depended on it :(

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  4. KatrinMonday, February 02, 2015

    That's not a nice way to wake up!
    Uh, so exciting! Cannot wait to read all of them!

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  5. UnknownMonday, February 02, 2015

    I am about to log off of the blog world for the night and will definitely be thinking about it!! I cannot wait to take part! This is such a fun challenge to be a part of! So glad I stumbled past your blog x

    MysteryBlogger

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  6. jMonday, February 02, 2015

    Yikes! That doesn't sound like a pleasant way to wake up. I'm not great at writing but I'm really good at reading, I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. :)

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  7. JaclynMonday, February 02, 2015

    I made my submission!!!! I can't wait to read the winners. This is so exciting. :)

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  8. sonia // daring cocoMonday, February 02, 2015

    Hmmmm I want to participate but poetry is something I seldom dabble in. But I am up for a challenge. BTW I love the optimism in regards to the demolition and general loud noises. If it were me I'm sure I'd never relate it to how my month was starting with a "bang" and more as a sign of things to come. And not good ones.

    Sxx
    www.daringcoco.com

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  9. AshleyMonday, February 02, 2015

    I SUBMITTED! Mwahahaha!

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  10. EmmylouTuesday, February 03, 2015

    Sounds like a cool contest, Rooth. I probably won't be able to enter, but can't wait to see what everyone else does:D

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  11. Elisa @ Crazy, Amazing LifeTuesday, February 03, 2015

    oh, fun! I'm not a poet and I full well know it, but I am really looking forward to all the haikus!

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  12. UnknownTuesday, February 03, 2015

    ooo fun! definitely NOT in my wheel-house, but i may give it a try anyway. who knows. ;)

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  13. Jade WrightTuesday, February 03, 2015

    I'm the same as daringcoco.. I would love to participate but poetry has never been my strong suit!! Maybe I should sit this one out but still come on over and read all the amazing things you guys come up with. Then maybe I can get a better idea of it all and participate next time? :)

    www.bohemianmuses.blogspot.com

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  14. Why Girls Are WeirdWednesday, February 04, 2015

    I'm terrible at poetry but I love to read it!

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  15. AzWednesday, February 04, 2015

    Here's my favourite poem:
    Roses are red
    Violets are red
    Bushes are red
    Trees are red
    I set your house on fire!
    ;)

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  16. Travel GourmandeWednesday, February 04, 2015

    What a fun idea for Valentine's.

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  17. ErinThursday, February 05, 2015

    Ooh, I just submitted two ;) Can't wait to read all the winners! xo

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  18. lisacngThursday, February 05, 2015

    Construction is a rude awakening! Can't wait to read the winner haiku!

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  19. ClaireFriday, February 06, 2015

    ooo can't wait to read them. On the subject of hats, um well beret does seem to fit but do you think most poets are French?

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  20. Blue GrumpsterSaturday, February 07, 2015

    I'm a closet poet. I know this for a fact for the last time I recited a poem, they locked me up and nailed that closet shut.

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  21. UnknownSaturday, February 07, 2015

    What an awesome idea. My poetry skills are seriously lacking though so I am going to leave this one up to the pros. Can't wait to read them! I was going to say this is probably a job for Erin and then noticed that she has already submitted two!

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