Haiku Society of America Haiku Award
in Memorial of Harold G. Henderson
1985
First Place:
in utter stillness
the incense
changes directionStephen Hobson
Second Place:
early spring sun—
the spinster combs out her hair
for nesting birdsDavid E. LeCount
Third Place:
canyon:
at the very edge
riversoundRuth Yarrow
Honorable Mention:
Out of its slipper
her bare foot talking
under the tableRobert F. Mainone
Honorable Mention:
Burial prayers
grandson playing hide and seek
behind the stonesDavid Elliott
Honorable Mention:
between the fireflies
the changing shape of darknessRobert Kramer
Honorable Mention:
My father's hammer
warm again
in my handDorothy McLaughlin
Honorable Mention:
under trees and sky
the baby studies
her handsMargarita Mondrus Engle