STEEMIT HAIKU CONTEST Make Haikus Great Again!

In Japanese Style...

1... Upvote this post and resteem it...
(The more the merrier... to win Free
SBD/Steem to become Dolphins and Whales).

2... Write a Haiku consisting of three lines about any topic of your choice

3... Your first line must be Only 5 syllables, no more or less...
(For example: Steemit is the best)

4... Your second line must be Only 7 syllables, no more or less...
(For example: Minnows will become the whales)

5... Your third and final line must be Only 5 syllables, no more or less...
(For example: We all can inspire)

6... You can use up to 2 images/gifs maximum for your Haiku Entry

7... Submit your valid Haiku poem entry as a comment posted down below on this post

(Only one Entry per person)

8... Your entry isn't required to be titled, but a good title does help

9... You must submit your entry by Saturday 7th, April 2018 11:59pm UK, London GMT (before midnight before Sunday), anyone commenting after this time will not qualify to win

10... Winners will be selected and announced on a new post on Sunday 8th, April 2018

11... This contest runs from Sunday to Sunday, so feel free to enter right now

12... Remember to have fun

2... Here is an original example Haiku Poem written by me, @moonleesteem

He still had his smile
Although he was losing his
Hairs... to find wisdom

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3... Here is an original example Haiku Poem written by @verbal-d

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One Last Puff

Smoking in his bed
His tired eyes gave away
Dreams in bed ablaze...

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@Verbal-D was one of the first Steemians to popularize Haikus on Steemit...

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Prizes

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Hooray... SBD & STEEM is worth more now

1st Place:

4.00 SBD/STEEM

2nd Place:

2.50 SBD/STEEM

3rd Place:

1.50 SBD/STEEM

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This contest is now sponsored by @verbal-d and the lovely and kind @soldier, and they support good projects, want to strengthen our community, and give back to our poets. We are grateful for their contribution and commitment to us.

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Our Tip to check your Syllables and make that Perfect (Freestyle) Haiku ( 5-7-5)...
This is the site me and @verbal-d used to check all the entries.
https://www.howmanysyllables.com
So now you know our Secret...

Thank You all for making this Contest
a big Success.
In making Haikus great again

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Would you like to support this contest as a sponsor so that the winning prizes can be more rewarding?
Please contact @moonleesteem on steemit.chat or reach me in the comments section below for more info.

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Thank you all again and I'll see you in the next post.
All Gifs used from Giphy.com
Peace and Greetings from @Moonleesteem

Steem Us Up... Scotty