Kimberley Corrugated Lines Haiku Contest
Adult section – Winner:
Clancy McDowell, Broome –
under a bright moon
salmon flipping
in the tin boat hull
The judge said: I like this one because of the visual image it gives and the sound you can hear when reading it. It’s also in the now. I selected it for its tightness, evocativeness and immediacy.
Very Highly Commended:
Phillip McCarthy, One Arm Point Community
Clancy McDowell, Broome
Commended:
Jake Petterwood, Bidyadanga
Cath Borthwick, Broome (twice)
Mike Greenacre
Xavier Dhalluin, Broome
Kevin Dougal, One Arm Point
Kimberley Haiku Contest – Youth section:
Winner:
Shawana, Bayulu RCS No. 50
Highly commended:
Keatrin, Bayulu RCS No. 48
Commended:
Shenaya Green, Looma Community School No. 30
Haiku about the Dry Season: also Commended for their age –
Emily Atkins, Wyndham No. 57 (Yrs 2/3)
Grace Williams, Wyndham No. 95 (Yrs 5/6)
Maureen Sexton
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