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crushing talons poised owl swoops on unwary prey moon hides behind clouds 5,7,5 checked with how many syllables Owl Haiku Poetry Contest sponsored by Robert James Liguori submitted to 'BITE SIZE POEM no24' Sponsored by Line Gauthier 10/16/21

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Pratap Roy

Date: 10/31/2021 7:46:00 PM

Nicely captured; Liked it. God bless you.

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 10/22/2021 9:54:00 AM

Very nice indeed...Delice

Jan Allison
Date: 10/24/2021 2:50:00 PM

Thanks Delice:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/18/2021 10:06:00 AM

Hi Jan, This is just lovely:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 10/18/2021 1:25:00 PM

thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Raven Howell

Date: 10/18/2021 3:07:00 AM

Jan, this owl haiku is one of the most beautiful I've read in a long time. Lovely!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/18/2021 1:25:00 PM

Thanks so much for your lovely comment Raven, it nose dived in the contest, hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/17/2021 10:07:00 PM

Beautiful poem Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/18/2021 1:22:00 PM

So glad you appreciated it Art it got an n/a in he contest but hey ho so did many others:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/17/2021 6:43:00 PM

I'd hide too!! Well-captured, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/18/2021 1:21:00 PM

Thanks GW:-) hugs jan xx

Ann Foster

Date: 10/17/2021 4:32:00 PM

Powerful... well written. Ann

Jan Allison
Date: 10/18/2021 1:21:00 PM

Thanks Ann:-) hugs jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/17/2021 11:28:00 AM

Well said! A good snatch invariably emerges from the shadows . . ..

Jan Allison
Date: 10/17/2021 1:26:00 PM

lol good one lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/17/2021 8:48:00 AM

Nicely done Jan! hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 10/17/2021 8:54:00 AM

Thanks Tania, hope I have time to finish my spooky poem for you I'm struggling with one line lol:-) hugs Jan xx

David Kavanagh

Date: 10/17/2021 4:40:00 AM

Even the moon is too scared to peep out, adding to the suspense, of this wonderful scenic haiku, brilliant writing, cheers David

Jan Allison
Date: 10/17/2021 7:08:00 AM

Thanks David, i will enter it in a different contest now see if it gains a win:-) hugs Jan xx

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/17/2021 1:54:00 AM

Always love a truly written Haiku, Jan, when it has a juxtaposition, for its third line. Great subject, the Owl.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/17/2021 3:22:00 AM

Thanks Harry unfortunately the sponsor didn't like it, hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/16/2021 10:26:00 PM

I've seen owls in England. Unfortunately they refused to turn their heads.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/17/2021 3:22:00 AM

they are lovely birds Victor:-) hugs jan xx

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 10/16/2021 10:20:00 PM

I saw an owl just yesterday night, it was so awesome <3 I love your poem Jan, it is amazing!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/17/2021 3:21:00 AM

oh lucky you Ive not seen one in the wild since I was a child:-( hugs Jan xx

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 10/16/2021 9:50:00 PM

A fantastic haiku, Jan. It looks like a winner. :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/17/2021 3:21:00 AM

It wasn't on the list but am happy with the poem being a proper haiku:-) hugs Jan xx

Jenna Logan

Date: 10/16/2021 8:18:00 PM

It was a winning Haiku to me.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/17/2021 3:20:00 AM

Your comment means a lot jenna, I thought it was worthy of a place on the list - will try with Line instead lol :-) hugs jan xx

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/16/2021 5:27:00 PM

what a stunning photo and words !

Jan Allison
Date: 10/17/2021 3:19:00 AM

Thanks Vie:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/16/2021 4:24:00 PM

the last line goes so well for juxtaposition here, Jan. WELL done

Jan Allison
Date: 10/16/2021 4:51:00 PM

I gave up counting how many times i wrote the last line lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Karen Jones

Date: 10/16/2021 3:47:00 PM

What a great haiku and good luck.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/16/2021 4:50:00 PM

thanks Karen:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/16/2021 2:54:00 PM

Dear Jan, vivid imagery brings the action to life. Great last line balances the fierce two lines above it perfectly. A vibrant haiku. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan

Jan Allison
Date: 10/16/2021 4:50:00 PM

Thanks Susan:-) hugs Jan xx

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 10/16/2021 1:43:00 PM

Jan, a perfect haiku with panoramic imagery! A winner! Good luck in the contest. Blessings, Paulette

Jan Allison
Date: 10/16/2021 4:50:00 PM

thanks Paulette:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/16/2021 12:25:00 PM

- A strange creature the owl ... loves the "special face" - An excellent haiku ... best wishes in the contest - Have a lovely weekend ... take care (how is your mother?) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/16/2021 1:21:00 PM

- happy for your mother - good recovery to you, my friend ... stay warm <3

Jan Allison
Date: 10/16/2021 12:30:00 PM

I adore owls they are such beautiful creatures, mum is doing fine now and i am able to visit. I am still tired after my chest infection but am so much better;-) hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 10/16/2021 12:21:00 PM

I think that's the best title I've seen for this contest! (and the haiku is pretty good toi) GL in the competition-

Jan Allison
Date: 10/16/2021 12:29:00 PM

aww thanks Michelle, i did another poem with the same title and it was published in a book in Dubai by Cambridge university press:-) hugs Jan xx