4th Annual Pet Haiku Contest Submissions
Here is a full listing of the 2016 pet haikus
The 2016 Editor’s Choice Winner:
In my quiet space
My pet sees me through forests
And back to the bright
Fawn C.
Tuna Two Ways:
The cat poops today
Had tuna in the belly
Dog’s sushi meal!
Express Mail
My dog gets the mail
But not much like a small snail
I just watch the tail
We love Coastal Vets
Woofed Luna and Camey
They Keep Us Healthy
Derby:
Shiba inu love
Black and Tan bad boy Derby
Joy, soft fur, wet kisses
Why we live here:
Shibas and sunsets
Leucadia Beacon’s Beach
Caught the green flash YAY
True Happiness:
Peaceful waves rippling
fiery glory of sunset
Derby at Beacon’s
Sun Salutations
Downward Dog Barking Spider
Surprise Amusement
Given Name By Youth
Bixby Sweetheart Unicorn
Friend Companion Dog
My Puggles are two
Boundless energy, crazy
The 2016 Reader’s Choice Winner:
Cat Invades:
Mesmerizing grace
The love on a whiskered face
Cat invades this space
Justin G.
By Livingston (the cat):
I know you hide treats
I know they are behind you
Stop messing with me
That stupid baby
All the time throwing food ’round
I love that baby
brown eyes stare at me
beard rivulets dripping down
Aylish saying hi
puppy energy
wonderful new addition
go go wears me out
By Minnie Moo the Adventure Kitty:
TRAVELIN IN VAN
ADVENCHUR KITTEH GOIN ACROS DIS GREAT LAND
CITIEZ 2 PAWS IN DA SAND
Harbor is nutty
But I love him so much more
He is my crazy
Saturday off:
Furry cheek on mine
Lying in bed Saturday morning,
Kitty cuddle time.
A new life begins
Uncertainty washed away
Courageous puppy
Pets, we have them all
Dogs, cavies, millipedes too
Happy but sleepy
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