Ready to Win with a Haiku? Physics Poetry Contest Starts Now!

In summary, The contest has been reopened and the word "evening" can be changed to "afternoon" in Jonathan Scott's haiku.
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Time to get your physics poetry on!

Rules:
Must meet standard Haiku format.
One Haiku per member.
Haiku with the most LIKES is the winner
Contest end is 7/15/16
Winner must be in US to receive book otherwise will be given $10 Amazon gift card.

Prize:
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A warm evening,
Sitting in a tree's cool shade,
An apple drops down.
 
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Likes Sophia, EnumaElish, Clever Penguin and 1 other person
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Physics in nature abound,
Understanding in brain,
Matter apprehends matter.
 
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Likes Clever Penguin
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I think that this thread
Will only work if people
Can count syllables
 
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Likes beamie564, Clever Penguin and axmls
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What is a Haiku?
Uncertainty overall.
Don't know where I am.
 
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Likes Clever Penguin and Greg Bernhardt
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Timeless and spaceless
Blind to the universe, yet
Illuminates all
 
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Likes Pepper Mint, Jonathan Scott, MexChemE and 2 others
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For every action
An equal and opposite
Reaction appears
 
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Likes Greg Bernhardt
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A wonderful mind
The universe revealed in
Glorious detail

(BTW, I can't win either prize, so pick another winner :wink:)
(I have made this the Haiku for July 2016 on my website :smile:)
 
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Upside down alert!
All positive charge lovers
Are Lewis bases.
 
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Pepper Mint said:
No one voted for me :H
I think the contest was closed by accident and has been reopened. However, I didn't understand your first line (but it's 45 years since I last did chemistry).
zoobyshoe said:
A warm evening,
Sitting in a tree's cool shade,
An apple drops down.
I like this, but I don't pronounce "evening" with three syllables so for me it isn't a Haiku!
 
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Jonathan Scott said:
I think the contest was closed by accident and has been reopened. However, I didn't understand your first line (but it's 45 years since I last did chemistry).
Sorry mine doesn't make sense.
 
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Jonathan Scott said:
I like this, but I don't pronounce "evening" with three syllables so for me it isn't a Haiku!
I checked and it turns out no one pronounces it with three syllables. For some reason I thought three syllables was the technically correct pronunciation that no one ever uses, but it isn't.

Consider "evening" changed to "afternoon" and it's a haiku.
 
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zoobyshoe said:
Consider "evening" changed to "afternoon" and it's a haiku.
Yes, and one I would definitely "like" if you can get it changed.
 
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@Greg Bernhardt , would it be possible to change the word "evening" to "afternoon" in my haiku? Jonathan Scott would like it if you did. Thank you.
 
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it started strangely
we think but cannot answer
who knows what banged?
 
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May be practical,
but that's not why we do it:
sex is like physics.
 
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EnumaElish said:
May be practical,
but that's not why we do it:
sex is like physics.
I might have said:

In theory at least
Physics is better than sex
That's why we do it!
 
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Likes Pepper Mint and EnumaElish

What is a haiku?

A haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5. It often focuses on nature and evokes a sense of emotion or insight.

How does physics relate to haiku?

Physics and haiku may seem like an unlikely combination, but both involve observation and reflection on the world around us. By combining the two, we can create unique and creative expressions of science and nature.

What are the rules for the "Ready to Win with a Haiku" contest?

The rules are simple. Your haiku must follow the 5-7-5 syllable pattern and relate to the theme of physics. Multiple entries are allowed, but each haiku must be original and written by you. The deadline for submissions is [insert deadline here].

Who can enter the contest?

The contest is open to anyone who is interested in physics and poetry. You do not need to be a professional scientist or poet to participate. We welcome entries from people of all ages and backgrounds.

What are the benefits of participating in the contest?

Participating in this contest can help you explore and express your creativity, as well as deepen your understanding and appreciation of physics. Plus, there are prizes for the top entries, so you have a chance to win and be recognized for your work.

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