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Survival

the jungle is dark the panther colored in black anxious to attack

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/6/2022 9:27:00 AM

Back for a second read, seems like the panther may be attacking someone in the dark for his survival. Works both ways, I guess. Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 3/6/2022 11:43:00 AM

You got it. Both comments made good sense though, Sara. Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill

Valsa George

Date: 3/4/2022 6:36:00 PM

This is a beautiful haiku showcasing wild life in its darkness and power... ! Blessings Bill :)

Bill Baker
Date: 3/4/2022 9:08:00 PM

Thank you, Valsa. It's about accepting people and things for who or what they are. Have a blessed day, Bill

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/3/2022 8:16:00 AM

Golly...a powerful a haiku. Bill! I love it! Panagiota

Bill Baker
Date: 3/4/2022 12:13:00 AM

Thanks, Pangie. Hope the recovery is going well. Prayers and blessings for you, Bill

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/1/2022 1:09:00 PM

Your "Survival" is a wonderful write. Watch Out. Guess no more going out at night. Have a blessed day......................

Bill Baker
Date: 3/4/2022 12:12:00 AM

Thanks, Paula. You have a blessed day, too. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/25/2022 7:48:00 AM

clever Haiku. Simple yet somehow profound. Even in darkness we can be panthers and attack the darkness. Well said.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/25/2022 7:59:00 AM

Unique insight, Sara. You are so intuitive and creative. Hugs, Bill

M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/15/2022 1:34:00 PM

Oh yes, and he will...nicely carfted Haiku.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/16/2022 7:42:00 AM

Got to do, what you got to do! Especially if it is your authentic self. Thanks for commenting, M.L. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Karen Croft

Date: 2/10/2022 11:13:00 AM

nice haiku. have a great day Bill!

Bill Baker
Date: 2/11/2022 2:28:00 PM

You too, Karen.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 2/9/2022 1:10:00 PM

This is a chilling scene that you painted in this haiku! Panthers are beautiful, but deadly without question, I never would want to meet one face to face. They are cute as sweet stuffies from the toy department...but that's one kitty we wouldn't want to play around with if it is the real thing! The thought of the dark jungle and a panther is a terrifying combination and is the stuff of a nightmare! ~BJ

Bill Baker
Date: 2/9/2022 2:07:00 PM

They are ferocious. Thanks for the visit and the comment on my poem, BJ. I'll check your poetry out soon, Bill

Joe Dimino

Date: 2/9/2022 8:46:00 AM

Excellent tension! Whenever I think if the magnificent looking black panther, the Jungle Book comes to mind, and Mowgli's formidable friend. Joe.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/9/2022 9:33:00 AM

Good memory, Joe. Great book. Thanks for commenting, Bill

Valsa George

Date: 2/8/2022 9:05:00 PM

You have painted a dark scene and the natural tendency of the predator to attack . A great haiku !

Bill Baker
Date: 2/8/2022 10:01:00 PM

Thanks for the comment, Valsa. Blessings, Bill

Eve Roper

Date: 2/8/2022 7:57:00 PM

Kim is right, all in black even the shadows that move. Great Haiku.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/8/2022 8:57:00 PM

Thanks, Eve. Have a great week! Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/8/2022 7:07:00 PM

Blends in unseen!

Bill Baker
Date: 2/8/2022 7:18:00 PM

Sneaky creature. Thanks for the visit and comment, Kim. Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/8/2022 6:31:00 PM

Such stunning imagery, Bill. You penned an incredible haiku with some fearful aftertaste.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/8/2022 7:17:00 PM

Thanks, Lasaad. Panter don't eat he dies. Have a great week, Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/8/2022 3:47:00 PM

oh yes, a great visual!!

Bill Baker
Date: 2/8/2022 5:11:00 PM

Thank you, kind Andrea. Hugs, Bill

M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/8/2022 1:27:00 PM

And he will indeed....a great Haiku.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/8/2022 3:44:00 PM

Thank you for visiting my page, M.L. First time, I think. I'm heading over to check out your poetry right now. Bill

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/8/2022 1:26:00 PM

Not a place to be after dark, but sometimes in the city it is a different kind of cat that is ready to attack and now not only in the dark. Your visit to my page was inspiring. Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 2/8/2022 3:43:00 PM

Thanks, Sara, be safe. Bill

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/8/2022 7:58:00 AM

I can sense the fear in your haiku Bill. Tom

Bill Baker
Date: 2/8/2022 9:19:00 AM

Thank you, Tom. I wouldn't want to be what stands in the way of a panther that needs meat to live. Bill