  | Arts FeatureFive Seven FiveThe winners of our 19th annual Haiku Contest After announcing our yearly haiku contest, mail and comments rained. It seems many think that one must know Japanese to write a haiku. It's true: Our letter systems are vastly different, our alphabets too. Japanese: symbols that represent thoughts. English: words' meaning ingrained. In the West we say syllables are what to count. In Japan it's on. Other rules apply in Japanese haiku, too. But here's the great thing: Writers of English have developed their own style and sense of timing. This is our 19th annual haiku contest, and talent's been honed. High school classes to veteran poets all sent their offerings in. Whether a novice, or you're a professional, a good choice: haiku. Hundreds of poems, turned in yearly, is a sign we've made something new. Thanks to all who played "Alibi Haiku" contest. Those listed here win.  “Breaking Bad”Prizes provided by Birdland Costume Rentals.Skyler always thought Walter could not hurt a fly Now she knows better. (Luann Wolfe) How many chem nerds have bought a Winnebago and tried to cook meth? (Elena Maietta) The new guv breaks bad, saves money by cutting jobs. No more incentives. (Steve Bishop)  LocalPrizes provided by ABQ Brew Pub.Dew point is 40! I’ve never been so sweaty! I hate you AC! (Jason Roach) Why do fireworks surround me to celebrate the state up in flames? (Jessica Mills) Where does a man go? Swept way down an arroyo in New Mexico. (RK Grubbs)  Science Fiction / FantasyPrizes provided by Garduno Glass Studios.impossible tricks the dryer vent is block-ed socks always escape (Becky Ramotowski) The greatest mission in the Star-Trek universe: move out of mom’s house. (Jordan Ganz) Android irises dilate as day fades to night. The third moon waxes. (Tommi Tejeda)  APDPrizes provided by Guerrilla Graphix Original T-Shirts & Accessories.blinking police light reflections echoing off the rain-slicked highway (Richard Fye) I was just moving my car, it’s fine, I swear—No Wait ... Please don’t shoot me. (Andrea Greenlee) Her gun aimed steady his bloodshot approach despite four commands to stop (Sidney Childress)  TraditionalPrizes provided by All Seasons Gardening.The flower ripples— pond waves burst into blossom, and the frog stays still. (Chris Martinez) Early snow like smoke drifts up the hill while aspen ignite the valley. (Kelly Yenser) A buck the color of the slash it stands in still startles a hunter. (Kelly Yenser)  EroticPrizes provided by Brazilian Waxing Boutique.My pen, her paper. My ink between her blank lines. Our thoughts between words. (Kerry Bridges) on knees mesa head rusty trailer wind tinkles corduroy imprints (Rachel Satz) Whipped cream slowly melts leaving a trail sticky sweat for my tongue to find. (David Bowes)  FoodPrizes provided by Gold Street Caffè.The Frontier sweet roll swims in butter on my plate— ecstasy awaits. (Ray Tokuda) Pillows from Heaven, Soft white clouds absorb flavor, Japanese Tofu. (Jared Charley) Fat, Greasy, Cheap Food Weird taste, Stinky, Rude workers, It is McDonald’s. (Michael Montoya)  MiscellaneousPrizes provided by La Cumbre Brewing Co.The day approaches where you will have to decide: pirate, or ninja? (Peter Cornelius) sold your baseball cards left your telescope outside damn your memory (Rachel Satz) Hitler was the man Who took the Chaplin mustache And made it evil. (Lynn Ambrosino) Winners! Come by the Alibi offices (413 Central NW) between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays to claim your prize.
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