pearl necklace
still in the box
my Grandma’s

Danae Fultz

chipped tea cup
grandma’s collection
priceless possession

Tamara Foster

cheerleader written in RED
now pink from age
my favorite t-shirt

Destany Lucas

summer day
dusty record player
still works

Josh Parmenter

pearl necklace
still in the box
my Grandma’s

summer day
dusty record player
still works

top quarter champion

summer day
dusty record player
still works

top half champion

in the autumn evening
the same dream
over and over

bottom quarter champion

in the autumn evening
the same dream
over and over

oak kitchen table
dented and scratched
memories made

in the autumn evening
the same dream
over and over

photos and cards
cover the piano
out of tune

Josh Parmenter

oak kitchen table
dented and scratched
memories made

Tamara Foster

summer breeze
rattling gutter pipes
rusted

Josh Parmenter

in the autumn evening
the same dream
over and over

Danae Fultz

top half champion

in the autumn evening
the same dream
over and over

champion

worn out—
my son and his blanket
lights out

bottom half champion

worn out—
my son and his blanket
lights out

repeated—
stories from grandpa
never get old

Destany Lucas

winter day
brings old stories
from grandma

Josh Parmenter

snow covered bridge
sound of creaking
coyote howls

Danae Fultz

halloween night
the wooden barn
scares the children

Josh Parmenter

winter day
brings old stories
from grandma

snow covered bridge
sound of creaking
coyote howls

top quarter champion

snow covered bridge
sound of creaking
coyote howls

bottom half champion

worn out—
my son and his blanket
lights out

bottom quarter champion

worn out—
my son and his blanket
lights out

worn out—
my son and his blanket
lights out

reflection in the mirror
trying on glasses he sees
a little daddy

worn out—
my son and his blanket
lights out

Destany Lucas

snowy evening
beautiful lights
our Christmas tree

Danae Fultz

first loose tooth
proud smile
waiting for the tooth fairy

Tamara Foster

reflection in the mirror
trying on glasses he sees
a little daddy

Tamara Foster

pearl necklace
still in the box
my Grandma’s

Danae Fultz

chipped tea cup
grandma’s collection
priceless possession

Tamara Foster

photos and cards
cover the piano
out of tune

Josh Parmenter

oak kitchen table
dented and scratched
memories made

Tamara Foster

I liked the match up between the two of these in the contest. I think being a grand daughter and feeling a presence of the family legacy I feel drawn to both of these. The pearl necklace reminds me of a necklace you treasure so much that it stays in the box because you are too afraid to actually wear it. The beautiful necklace needs to be displayed somewhere and be appreciated for the memories that it holds. I wanted the teacup to feel like it is displayed in a home that maybe no longer uses the cup but has it out with other treasured belongings. The teacup only means something to the owner and others may wonder why it is even displayed in the first place. My teacup is on a small shelf in my kitchen on the small saucer for everyone to look at if they want and if not it is mine to enjoy! —Tammy

I like this "pearl necklace" haiku because it shows the value of our families possessions. Most people just through their jewelry in a pile and never worry about it. This poem shows how our grandma cherishes a necklace. Having the necklace in the box gives the jewelry a place it rests in. I remember my grandma’s jewelry box. Everything had its place in the box. Necklaces, ear rings, and old money went in certain places. This poem reminds me of going to grandma’s house. —Josh

This is a interesting pair of poems. The piano and the table are part of our homes. These things can have other uses instead of there original. The piano in our living room has served as a mantel for years. The piano has been out of tune every since I can remember. The oak table I see is one people don’t eat on anymore. Maybe the table is covered with stuff. The memories come from a long time ago when the table was new. Memories come back to you every time you see the table. —Josh

I really like this haiku and can identify with it completely. I inherited my great grandparents piano. This piano has the bill of sale in the bench that my grandparents paid $345 and were set up on a $5 weekly repayment plan. This was the first item of furniture that they purchased together as a married couple. My great grandmother played the piano and I remember her teaching me to play the chorus to Softly and Tenderly when I was about 8 years old. Now that the piano is mine it has been the place to display family pictures and treasures.  When our basement is completed we will unwrap it from the plastic protecting it from drywall mud, have it tuned, and sign the kids up for lessons.  Someone should definitely know how to play it! —Tammy

pearl necklace
still in the box
my Grandma’s

Danae Fultz

summer day
dusty record player
still works

Josh Parmenter

Both of these haiku are talking about 2 items that are older but valued. They both hold sentimental value. Another similarity between the two is the word "still" that is used in both Haiku. —Danae