Contest Description
What to Submit?
Katuata is a type of romantic Japanese verse based on natural instincts. The TWO strophes required for this contest will consist of three non-rhyming lines each, and both will follow a specific syllable count of; 5-7-7, 5-7-7. A katuata is a lover's query or an emotive statement that bears a response on the last line, either in part or, entirely.
Use the Haiku form for your TWO katuata's.
Each will have a romantic theme.
The title (a required PS standard as katuata's are untitled) and the verse should be lowercased, including the first word starting a sentence or sentences within the context, capitalizing when needed.
The question mark of your katuata's, (?), is the only punctuation required.
Use either HMS or, PS syllable counters
See the following Ni Katuata example, fiery events
Prizes
First Prize, Trophy
Second to Tenth Prize, Placements
Preparing Your Entry
Submit one copy of your poem online. Format your poem. Please make your entry easy to read — no illustrations or fancy fonts.
English Language
Poems should be in English. Poems translated from other languages are not eligible unless you wrote both the original poem and the translation.
A Note to Poetry Contestants
You are welcome to enter this contest, whether or not you won a prize in one of my previous contests.