Haiku Fest awarded certificates to all participating student poets. Thanks to all 80 poets, parents and teachers for making Haiku Fest successful. For more information on the event, click here.
We proudly announce the following commendations:
First Prize: $100
“Rhythm”
Rhythm is a beat,
a jangled uniformed sound,
that just continues.
India N. Lucas, Age 14, Grade 8
Bellejoix Conservatory for Higher Learning
Second Prize: $50
Mindful of the past
Unknowing of the future
Sinful in the day
Ravyn Lynnae Shelton, Age 14, Grade 8
Betty Shabazz International Charter School
Third Prize: $25
I saw a red dog
by a red fire hydrant
taking a spring bath
Julius Howard, Age 10, Grade 4
Jordan Elementary
Third Prize: $25
“Baba Meshach”
Memories we hold
Stories your djembe drum told
Still have your rhythm
Turiya Ingram, Age 12, Grade 6
Betty Shabazz International Charter School
Honorable Mention
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I am the fire of
a volcanic eruption
When I’m done, you’re gone
Unknown, Age 12, Grade 6
Betty Shabazz International Charter School
Honorable Mention
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Birds fly in the sky
Like a breeze in the wind, like
a mouse in the house
Paul Garner, Age 12, Grade 6
Betty Shabazz International Charter School
Honorable Mention
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Come into my world
Look into my eyes and see
Death isn’t made by me
Sidney Antoinette Tukes, Age 13, Grade 7
Betty Shabazz International Charter School
Honorable Mention:
Everyday for nothing
Brutally murdered
Cause of a girl
Ephraim Mahon, Age 13, Grade 7
Betty Shabazz International Charter School
Honorable Mention:
The little green frog
Jumps into the sparkling pond
The sound of water
Salahuddin Muhammad, Age 13, Grade 7
Betty Shabazz International Charter School
Honorable Mention:
“Rain”
Rain is in the air
It drops from the sky with care
Rain is everywhere
Cory West, Age 12, Grade 6
Betty Shabazz International Charter School