In our October issue, we challenged you to write your best taco-themed haiku and send it in for a chance to win two tickets to the Arizona Taco Festival on October 13 & 14. You all rose to the occasion and sent in some sensual, serious, silly and downright sexy haikus paying homage to your favorite Mexican dish. Below are our 10 poetically gifted winners! Enjoy your tacos, mis amigos!
1. Our top winner and Haiku Master: Lori H.
I feel strongly for
You and talk is cheap, so here’s
Half of my taco.
2. Our Runner-Up: Ramona T.
Heart of a taco
Is always in the fillings.
The soul, in the lime.
3. John S.
Eight arm bandito
Sonoran summer relief
My seafood taco
4. Sarah S.
They can make Tuesdays
Feel like Fridays; tacos are
The most magic food.
5. Catherine M.
Money can’t buy love,
But a taco is two dollars,
so there’s always that.
6. Quinn Q.
Softly surrounded
Embraced in comforting warmth
Never go, taco.
7. Heather L.
Tacos are my friend.
Love them without condition.
Fill my tummy up!
8. Andrea B.
Oh to get first dibs
Juices dripping off my lips
Flavorful tacos.
9. Elena W.
Taco is complete?
Guacamole winks at me
I will pay extra.
10. Juliette U.
Taco! My taco,
A melody of flavor,
Mouthful of delight.