Thank you to everyone who has submitted entries for our Fix It Sticks haiku contest. The initial rush was fast and furious and we will roll out entries in several posts. There is still plenty of time to enter so visit the original post for details. Brian over at Fix It Sticks sent along this Fix It Sticks inspired origami to flavor the entries.
creative new tools
are not a burden at all
they become so small
these immaculate sticks
into my pockets fall, so light-
i forget they're there..
titanium tools
may or may not be lighter
but orange looks so good.
Aaron: Sacramento, CA
everything you need
with a trusty guarantee
the tool meant for you
Robb: Kansas City
These are from my first solo trek across the Katy Trail back in 2007. Riding solo makes you do weird things like writing bike haiku. These are all 3-5-3. I was later relieved to also learn that the strict syllable count was just a suggestion :-)
Bike slowing,
Road grows longer as
Tire flattens
~
Freedom is
Outside riding on
Dusty Trails
~
This Haiku
Is slowing me down
Keep Going!
~
Black Dog spied
Crossing path, please be...
... Nice Doggie!
~
Gate crossing
Sign says Must Stop! but
On I ride
~
Pedaling...
My shadow grows tall
It's sunset
~
Work just called
Technology failed
No escape
~
And possibly my fav:
Tread with Fear
Honey Locust Pods
Thorns be near!!
Chris: D.C.
A bike I shall ride
Great fix stix added to the mix
Free as I can be
John: Burlington, VT
Mid-ride break down, Doh!
Need help from a multi-tool
Fix it Sticks can do
Ben: Boston, MA
You gotta do 5-7-5 syllables - this 5-7-5 word thing is bogus!
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Aw crap... my second haiku has an error that I submitted.
Should read:
These immaculate sticks
into pockets fall, so light-
I forget they're there.
Tim - Oregon
Posted by: Tim | 02/11/2013 at 01:42 AM