Seven heavenly Harbour Fest Haikus

It was tough, but we have finally chosen the best entries in last week's Harbour Fest haiku competition. We asked readers to explain in a haiku why they think the Fest's organisers should return public money they spent.

The response was overwhelming, with many clever submissions (and one piece of hate mail). In the end, we chose seven winners, instead of five, who will receive EMI CDs featuring artists such as Janet Jackson and Joss Stone.

Here are three of the winners, starting with our favourite, from teacher Carlton Pujadas of Tuen Mun:

'Hit me with music

Long after the beat has gone

The beating goes on.'

From Natalie Shaw: