See the 2010 winning haiku & additional entries here .

Rentschler Library's First Ever Haiku Contest!

When: March 22nd-April 16th
Who: Open to Miami affiliates, including students, faculty, & staff (winners must be able to pick up their prize at Rentschler Library in Hamilton, Ohio)
Where: Submit your original haiku in person at Rentschler Library or by using the online form below
What are the rules? Only 1 submission per person (no profanity please!) and ALL submissions must be your own creative work or you will be disqualified from the contest.
What do I win? Bragging rights, your haiku displayed in Rentschler Library online and/or print promotions, & a kickin t-shirt (Ladies or | Unisex )
How will a know I won?Winners will be notified by email/phone by April 23rd.
How do I write a haiku? You've got 3 lines to write. The first one is 5 syllables, the second line is 7 syllables, and then back to 5 syllables for the last line. No exceptions! An example is at the top of this page.

Submit your original Haiku Online

Please note that ALL fields must be completed in order to be eligible to win.

By clicking submit, you are certifying that this haiku is your own creation and that you understand submitting someone else's haiku as your own will automatically disqualify you from the contest. By clicking submit, you are also granting Rentschler Library permission to use your haiku in print and/or online promotional materials.