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Results of the Special Kukai for April 2015 A Poem In Your Pocket Day


PLAYERS: Alegria Imperial,Phillipines; Ana Drobot, Romania; Brendon Kent, England; Diane Mayr, USA; Famida Basheer,India; Gabriel Sawicki,Poland; Keith A. Simmonds, Rodez, France; Magda Sobieszek, Poland; Michael O’Brien, Scotland; Shrikaanth K. Murthy, UK; Yanda Cox, Trinidad and Tobago



...FIRST PLACE...
8
pink bubblegum
again she blossoms
under the sakura
Brendon Kent, England
VOTES: 1221** POINTS: 15


...SECOND PLACE...
4
the scent from
a pink bubblegum wrapper
marking her book
-- Diane Mayr, USA
VOTES: 15**** POINTS: 11


...THIRD PLACE...
11
childrens' quarrel
popping between words
pink bubblegums
--Gabriel Sawicki
VOTES: *4**** POINTS: 8



...RESULTS CONTINUED...
1
pink bubble gum
balloons on girly lips
happy birthday barbie
--Famida Basheer
VOTES: 1***** POINTS: 1


2
swinging in my hair
the wind and her daughter’s
pink bubblegum
--Alegria Imperial
VOTES: 11**** POINTS: 3


3
pink bubblegum-
she tells the analyst about
her childhood dream
--Ana Drobot, Romania
VOTES: 22**** POINTS: 6


5
two young lovers with
cherry blossoms in their hair...
pink bubblegum scent
--Keith A. Simmonds, Rodez, FRANCE
VOTES: 1*1*** POINTS: 4


6
nostalgia for some
far off day -
pink bubblegum
--Michael O’Brien
VOTES: 1*2*** POINTS: 7


7
pink bubblegum -
with a smile she bursts
my bubble
--Shrikaanth K. Murthy
VOTES: 32**** POINTS: 7


9
popping pink bubblegum
memories of blue overalls
white kicks jumping rope
--Yanda Cox, Trinidad and Tobago
VOTES: ****** POINTS: 0


10
taste of the childhood
a pink bubblegum
pops with memories
--Magda Sobieszek
VOTES: 21**** POINTS: 4



LATE ENTRY (received after voting had already been in progress)
cherry trees
blowing their pink bubblegums
only in spring
--Tomasz Szymczak, Poland



Thanks for playing
--gillena cox, founder/co-ordinator CKK

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CKK APRIL SPECIAL - A poem in your pocket 2015


Dear haiku friends, This is our first special kukai; for A Poem In Your Pocket Day April 30th 2015.
I propose 'pink bubblegum' as our theme. Send one haiku, written in the style of your choice, using the words pink bubblegum; via e-mail to

The results will be published here at Caribbean Kigo Kukai on April 30th 2015. After results have been posted, any
comments you wish to make can be posted directly here at the blog just click on comments at the end of the post

much love
gillena


##please use the email link provided there is a change of email address

CKK #56 Results: Our Final Kukai

1. None of the comments during the kukai are from the kukai coordinator. Comments and votes of the players are anonymously stated
2. Poems remain the copyright of individual writers

Players: 1. Ajaya Mahala, India; 2. Claude Lopez-Ginisty, Switzerland; 3. Cristina-Monica Moldoveanu, Romania; 4. Devin Harrison, Canada; 5. Diane Mayr, USA; 6. Tomasz Szymczak, Poland; 7. Ana Drobot, Romania; 8. Mary T. Stella, Rome; 9. Gheorghe Postelnicu, Romania; 10. Ralf Bröker, Germany; 11. William Kenney, USA; 12. Tomislav Maretić, Croatia; 13. Rita Odeh, Israel; 14. Edward Beach, UK; 15. Magda Sobieszek, Poland; 16. Gabriel Sawicki, Poland; 17. Keith A. Simmonds, France; 18. Richard Jodoin, Canada; 19. Christine L. Villa, USA; 20. Simon Hanson, Australia; 21. Billy Antonio, Phillipines; 22.Dan Yu Ilan, Romania 23. Quentin Clingerman, USA; 24 Florin C Florian, Romania; 25 Robert Bilinski, Canada


FIRST PLACE
13
windy day-
the dance of a bee
deep in a bud
--Rita Odeh Haifa Israel
Votes: 49**** Points: 22
Comments:



SECOND PLACE

15
candlelight
my shadow learns
new dance moves
--Magda Sobieszek
Votes: 76**** Points: 19
Comments:

21
first dance
the girl stares at
her new pair of shoes
--Billy Antonio
Votes: 651*** Points: 19
Comments: the emotion of a first dance; the girl stares at her shoes, waiting gladly for this occasion and perhaps a bit unsure of herself.


THIRD PLACE

11
unheard melodies
in the summer wind
shadows dancing
--Bill Kenney USA
Votes: 56**** Points: 17
Comments:



RESULTS CONTINUES

1
winged termites -
vigorous rain dance
till death
--Ajaya Mahala, Pune, India
Votes: 1***** Points: 1
Comments:


2
Statues suddenly
Moving alive with music
That's what dancing is
--Claude Lopez-Ginisty
Votes: ****** Points: 0
Comments:


3
head over heels
step dancing
in the sand
--Cristina-Monica Moldoveanu, Romania
Votes: *1**** Points: 2
Comments:



4
in a dream
still wishing she could dance
my dead mother
--Devin Harrison - Vancouver Island Canada
Votes: 31**** Points: 5
Comment: the classically strong haiku, contrasting death and some elements of life; very catharctic and tragic; the impact remains long after reading it.


5
his mirrored reflection
--the only person who'll
ever see him dance
--Diane
Votes: 111***Points: 6
Comments:


6
summer dancing
the closer the hotter
earth around the sun
--Tomasz Szymczak, Chojnice, Poland
Votes: **1***Points: 3
Comments:




7
raindrops on the steel
windowsill -
practising tango step
--Ana Drobot
Votes: 52****Points: 9
Comments:


8
small steps of dance
my life in the rhythm of clock
Four Seasons
--Mary T. Stella, Rome
Votes: **1***Points: 3
Comments:



9
Sunset, girl's milking
the cow with a crumpled horn -
lake mirror's dance feedback
--sTOPs, Bucharest, Romania
Votes: ****** Points: 0
Comments:



10
shrove monday
a pink princess waltzes
to her own song
--ralf bröker
Votes: 31**** Points: 5
Comments:



12
applause -
the painting bellies
of the dancers
--Tomislav Maretić
Votes: *1**** Points: 2
Comments:



14
all night
two stepping the blues
winter moon
--Edward Beach Bristol, UK
Votes: 3***** Points: 3
Comments:



16
red haired dancer
tangled in her curls
sunset light
--Gabriel Sawicki
Votes: 42**** Points: 8
Comments: Comment: optical illusion haiku; we also feel an energetic Irish dancer.



17
hypnotic vibes
of the masqueraders' band...
dance of the tourists
--Keith A. SIMMONDS Rodez, FRANCE
Votes: 11**** Points: 3
Comments:


18
In the winter night
accompanied by a snowplow
dancing snowflakes
--Richard Jodoin (Montréal, Canada)
Votes: 13***** Points: 7
Comments:



19
moonlight dance
on the bedroom floor . . .
orchid breeze
--Christine L. Villa, USA
Votes: 41**** Points: 6
Comment: the smell of orchid remains after the dance moves.



20
rainbow glitter
a silver sequined
arabesque
--Simon Hanson
Votes: **2*** Points: 6
Comments:




22
prom –
drawing on the high school wall
two entwined hearts
--D. Yu Lian
Votes: *2**** Points: 4
Comments:



23
Stay with the rhythem
Sing along with the music
Move your feet lightly
--Quentin Clingerman
Votes: ****** Points: 0
Comments:



24
drought....
the beggar murmurs
dancing in the rain
--Florin C.
Votes: 2*1*** Points: 5
Comments:



25
Outside the cold squall
Making the snowflakes swirl round
Inside the music
--Robert Bininski
Votes: *1**** Points: 2
Comments: good image - needs fewer words

CKK #56 - closing kukai

image from public domain, frame added

Dear haiku friends, its wrap up time, Kukai # fifty six is our closing kukia


This is our fifty-sixth kukai.
I propose 'dance' as the theme - . Since 'dance' is a theme you can write about it, without using the exact word as given. Send your one haiku, written in the style of your choice; via e-mail Have fun, be creative. Enjoy!

Example:-
cutter drum sounds...
the elegance of bele skirts
swooned to full circle
--gillena cox


Deadline for sending entries is February 12th 2015
Deadline for sending votes is February 22nd 2015

A voting list will be e-mailed to all players

Voting:
Votes to be scored using a total of 6 points; voters must use all 6 points
Example:-
Haiku#76………3pts
Haiku#34………2pts
Haiku#8………1pt

the example given is just one of several ways you can allot your points

Comments during voting are encouraged but must be limited to 3 lines. When
published, these comments and votes will be given anonymous listings.
Ballots:(votes and comments) to be sent by e-mail to

The results will be published here at Caribbean Kigo Kukai. After results have been posted, any
comments you wish to make can be posted directly here at the blog just click on comments at the end of the post

much love
gillena

SEASON'S GREETINGS 2014

image from public domain

CKK #55 Results

1. None of the comments during the kukai are from the kukai coordinator. Comments and votes of the players are anonymously stated
2. Poems remain the copyright of individual writers

Players: 1. Diane Mayr, USA; 2. Ana Drobot, Romania; 3. Opie Houston, USA; 4. Quentin Clingerman, USA; 5. John Daleiden, USA; 6. Gheorghe Postelnicu, Romania; 7. Arvinder Kaur, Chandigarh, India; 8. Tony Valenzuela, Mexico ; 9. Keith A. Simmonds, France; 10. Ramesh Anand, India; 11. Dan Iulian, Romania; 12. Eduard Tara, Romania; 13. Marleen Hulst The Netherlands; 14. Tomislav Maretic,Croatia; 15. Richard Jodoinl, Canada; 16. Ajaya Mahala, India; 17. Pat Geyer, USA; 18. Gabriel Sawicki; 19. Robert Kania, Poland; 20. Leo R. Vinay, India; 21. Evgeny Ivanov, Russia; 22. Flory Ann; 23. Billy Antonio, Philippines;


FIRST PLACE
7
Christmas countdown -
unsent letters to Santa
in my childhood drawer
--Arvinder Kaur, Chandigarh, India
Votes: 483*** Points: 29
Comments:


SECOND PLACE
13
countdown to Christmas
humming carols
on my way to work
--Marleen Hulst The Netherlands
Votes: 65*1*** Points: 19
Comments:


THIRD PLACE
9
Yuletide songs come
earlier and earlier...
countdown to Christmas
--Keith A. SIMMONDS; Rodez, FRANCE
Votes: 43*1*** Points: 13
Comments:

20
Christmas countdown
getting deeper with each day
the snow in my footprints
--Vinay Leo R. Bangalore, India.
Votes: 132*** Points: 13
Comments: The movement of passing time nicely expressed with a hint of melancholy. Christmas, as snow winter. Winter, as old age. But is Chrismas beginning of life. A circle was locked



RESULTS CONTINUES

1
autumn equinox
the note on her to-do list
"3 months 'til Christmas"
--Diane
Votes: ****** Points: 00
Comments:


2
lost during lectures
metro pass as a book sign -
countdown to Christmas
--Ana Drobot
Votes: 1***** Points: 01
Comments:


3
Christmas countdown starts
digging out the hidden gifts...
oh my!.....where are they?
--opie houston
Votes: *1**** Points: 02
Comments: Very acquainted history. I remembered childhood, parents...


4
Christmas countdown starts
Two holidays in between
Students take a test
--Quentin Clingerman
Votes: ****** Points: 00
Comments:


5
Mrs. Clause
counts down the days to Christmas—
visions in her head
--John Daleiden
Votes: **1*** Points: 03
Comments:


6
Christmas countdown starts...
Gaudeamus igitur
Haijins dum sumus
--sTOPs
Votes: ****** Points: 00
Comments:


8
stars vibrate and shine...
thoughts and reflections begin
the Christmas countdown
--Tony Valenzuela
Votes: 2*1*** Points: 05
Comments:


10
winter solstice
our baby's movement
countdown to Christmas
--Ramesh Anand Bangalore, India.
Votes: 3***** Points: 03
Comments:


11
countdown to Christmas -
in the fir from the yard
the moon bauble
--Dan Iulian.
Votes: *3**** Points: 06
Comments: A lovely Christmas landscape.


12
Countdown to Christmas –
who will continue it
after the last cricket?
--Eduard TARA, Romania
Votes: 41**** Points: 06
Comments:


14
countdown to Christmas...
how many sins must go
to confession
--Tomislav Maretic,
Votes: 41**** Points: 06
Comments: 1. Maybe the number of gifts you wish...2. Expectation of Christmas is the Nativity Fast, time for confession.


15
Flashing red lights
at the snowy crossroads
Christmas countdown
--Richard Jodoin Montréal, Canada
Votes: 21**** Points: 04
Comments:


16
countdown to Christmas
no change in my status
in the train wait list
--Ajaya Mahala, Pune, India
Votes: ****** Points: 00
Comments:


17.
decorations
for the christmas tree ~
we count the days
--Pat
Votes: 3***** Points: 03
Comments:


18.
countdown to Christmas
once again my son modifies
his wish list to Santa
--Gabriel Sawicki
Votes: 6*2*** Points: 12
Comments:


19
countdown -
what first
Christmas or childbirth?
--Robert Kania, Poland
Votes: ****** Points: 00
Comments:


21
Count down to Christmas -
a child draws gifts
under a fir-tree
--Evgeny Ivanov
Votes: 2***** Points: 02
Comments:


22
counting the days...
my mom still connected to
life support machines
--Flory Ann
Votes: *11*** Points: 05
Comments:


23
countdown to Christmas
remembering the names of
nephews and nieces
--Billy Antonio Laoac, Philippines
Votes: 311*** Points: 08
Comments:

CKK #55

Dear haiku friends, This is our fifty-fifth kukai.
I propose 'countdown to Christmas' as our kigo. Since 'countdown to Christmas' is our kigo you must include it, in your haiku. Send your one haiku, written in the style of your choice; via e-mail Have fun, be creative. Enjoy!

Example:-
Christmas countdown starts...
rife with parang music strains
the trini airwaves
--gillena cox


Deadline for sending entries is October 10th 2014
Deadline for sending votes is October 20th 2014

A voting list will be e-mailed to all players

Voting:
Votes to be scored using a total of 6points; voters must use all 6 points
Example:-
Haiku#76………3pts
Haiku#34………2pts
Haiku#8………1pt

the example given is just one of several ways you can allot your points

Comments during voting are encouraged but must be limited to 3 lines. When
published, these comments and votes will be given anonymous listings.
Ballots:(votes and comments) to be sent by e-mail to

The results will be published here at Caribbean Kigo Kukai. After results have been posted, any
comments you wish to make can be posted directly here at the blog just click on comments at the end of the post

much love
gillena


This is our year end kukai for 2014; we resume in 2015