The first round of voting for the most popular haiku is done, which means that we’re ready for the run-off round!

The top three entries from this run-off vote will receive excessive applause and laudatory congratulation here, as well as a special forum title on the WoW Petopia Community forums if they happen to be a member.

Here are the nine run-off contestants:

#1:

They dance on the wind
Young gods that spit sapphire bolts.
Electrifying

#2:

Prey sighted ahead
Spirit Beast lopes at my side
THIS is true freedom

#3:

In stables I lay
The sentimental first pet
Just waiting for you

#4:

My trap held your blue
Ironhide Devilsaur eyes
Named you Sinatra

#5:

Bow And Arrow Strung
Your Hunt For Krush Has Begun
Hope And Fear As One

#6:

He governs the stars
The spirit beast Arcturis
Lord of the night sky

#7:

An old dream come true.
Little worm within the chasm
I will call you Jim.

#8:

Chasing down field
The bright pink bird pecks you dead
How embarrassing

#9:

The stables are full.
I choose to abandon.
My children cry out.

You can vote for your favorites on the WoW Petopia Community forums, or e-mail me your vote and I’ll add it to the tally!