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Blue Tree Gallery's Spring Haiku Contest
How would you like to see your own haiku poem professionally transcribed in traditional Japanese calligraphy? Enter Blue Tree Gallery's Spring Haiku contest!
Click here to see the results of our Winter Haiku Contest.
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What is haiku?
Haiku is derived from an early form of Japanese poetry called tanka, popular between the 9th and 12th centuries. Tanka poetry was composed in a five line pattern with 5-7-5-7-7 syallble counts.
The popularity of tanka competitions led the way to a poetic parlor game called Renga. Renga parties, popular in 15th century social circles, usually began with the suggestion of a season. Using the season as inspiration, the first person would compose a 3 line poem in the 5-7-5 pattern. The next person followed with two lines of 7 syllables each, and the renga party would proceed with everyone contributing verses in this manner. The first verse of the renga, called "hokku" or "starting verse," eventually evolved into the 3 line 17 syllable form of poetry we know as traditional Japanese haiku.
Contemporary English haiku poetry is freer in form. The 17 syllable structure originates from and works well in the Japanese language, but many English haiku poets find that this is unnecessarily long. Only 11 or 12 syllables in English are needed to convey the same information that 17 syllables convey in Japanese.
Though modern English haiku is not so strict in structure, haiku aficionados agree that a legitimate haiku poem must embody qualities that are true to traditional haiku. Most haiku poetry evokes a sense of seasons and/or nature. Haiku is an expression of a memorable moment, an awe invoking image that sticks with us, and while it need not adhere to a specific number of syllables, it should be brief—able to be expressed in a breath.
Haiku is often seen as being simplistic, but when you read haiku poetry written by the masters, you begin to understand how difficult it is to capture and convey one single instant with that level of depth, clarity and beauty in the briefest language. The Internet is loaded with haiku websites. Browse for a bit—read translations from the traditional Japanese masters and read some contemporary English haiku poems as well. Then, to really appreciate the skill of the great haiku poets, try your hand at it!
How do I write my own haiku?
For Blue Tree Gallery's contest, all you have to do is adhere to some basic haiku guidelines. Your haiku should:
...Use language that implies the spring season (since this is our spring Haiku Contest). You don't have to use the word "spring," just use language that evokes a feeling of spring.
...Express an awe-invoking moment, an inspirational insight, an unforgettable image.
...Be brief. The exact number of syllables isn't important, but the poem should be able to be expressed in about one breath.
...Be two or three lines. Many English haiku poets stick to the three line structure, but many also experiment with two line or even one line structures as well.
...Be in the present tense.
How do I enter?
Simply send your poem in the body of an email to info Just say "haiku contest" in your subject line. You must include your name and current email address. Entries must be received by May 31st, 2003.
How do I win?
Blue Tree Gallery Associates and Artists will vote on all entries. Winner will be notified via email by mid-June, 2003.
Watch for the winning entry to be displayed on bluetreegallery.com by the middle of June, 2003.
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