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Gunoku

gun leaning on tree
falls to the ground
ducks take flight

Gun-O-Ku contest

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  1. Dietrich Avatar
    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 2/26/2013 4:34:00 PM
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    Love this great cause and effect haiku, it rocks!! Congrats, my friend
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    Heather Ober
    Date: 2/26/2013 11:38:00 AM
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    I hadn't seen this one before! Wonderful job, Richard. Very clever :)
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    kash poet
    Date: 2/26/2013 10:31:00 AM
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    Love this one Richard!Congrats on the win.
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    Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
    Date: 2/26/2013 10:26:00 AM
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    Many congratulations on your number 1 Richard xx
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    Debbie Guzzi
    Date: 2/26/2013 9:35:00 AM
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    Thanks for sharing your thoughts, congrad's Light & Love
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    Joyce Johnson
    Date: 2/25/2013 11:36:00 PM
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    One for the ducks. congratulations. Love, Joyce

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 2/26/2013 8:19:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks
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    Tahera Mannan
    Date: 2/25/2013 11:04:00 PM
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    Many congrats Richard for this well deserved win

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 2/26/2013 8:20:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks
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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 2/25/2013 9:02:00 PM
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    Richard, Congratulations with your winning poem in Rix's "A "Gun"-o-ku " contest. Goodnight~ LINDA

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 2/26/2013 8:20:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Linda.
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    Gwendolen R.
    Date: 2/25/2013 8:12:00 PM
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    What a phenomenal haiku that fits the contest theme perfectly....u were one of the few that incorporated humor and u did it like a cartoonist! Way to go, Richard! I really enjoy your work! gwendolen

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 2/26/2013 8:22:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Aww thanks Gwendolen, what a sweet comment.
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    Sara Kendrick
    Date: 1/20/2013 6:45:00 AM
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    Enjoyed reading this morn..Thanks for stopping by..I hope that man or duck weren't hurt..That sort of thing can be dangerous for man or animal..Sara

    Kendrick Avatar Sara Kendrick Date: 1/20/2013 6:46:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    The work about boredom was inspired by hearing so many young people say I am so bored..Sara
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 1/19/2013 8:33:00 PM
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    I hope no ducks were hurt in the making of this poem. haha. I LIKES!!!
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    Russell Sivey
    Date: 1/19/2013 3:36:00 PM
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    This is a tremendous display of amnesty for the ducks! I love how you have given them at least a chance to get away, ha ha ha! This is a fascinating poem, a terrific piece, Great Work!!

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/19/2013 3:52:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Russel, more ducks for your little dog to chase.
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    Charmaine Chircop
    Date: 1/19/2013 3:09:00 PM
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    i love your gun0ku:)

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/19/2013 3:51:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Charmaine, I appreciate the visit.
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    harry horsman
    Date: 1/19/2013 2:39:00 PM
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    i will had to Anne Lise comment below,, clever poet also...

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/19/2013 3:53:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Harry
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    Anne Lise Andresen
    Date: 1/19/2013 12:39:00 PM
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    Clever ducks ...... fly fast ..... fly high .... - - - Luck in contest Richard ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/19/2013 3:53:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Anne-Lise, we can all use a bit of luck
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    Ruben O.
    Date: 1/19/2013 12:23:00 PM
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    Great Gun-o-Ku!! : ) Best of luck in the Contest, Richard! Ruben.

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/19/2013 3:54:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Ruben, I like the new photo.
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    Constance La France
    Date: 1/19/2013 11:53:00 AM
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    Richard, another interesting haiku like poem. I also want to thank you so much for my placement in your Tetrazelle Fantasy Contest, I am very honored. Constance

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/19/2013 3:54:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    No thank you required, your excellent poem deserves the credit.
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    Seren Roberts
    Date: 1/19/2013 10:50:00 AM
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    well thought out Richard....Seren

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/19/2013 3:55:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Seren, you are a sweetie.
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    Kim Merryman
    Date: 1/19/2013 10:34:00 AM
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    This is good, Richard. An easily pictured scene. Love, Kim

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/19/2013 3:50:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Kim, I'm not a hunter myself so am glad when they escape.
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    Debra Squyres
    Date: 1/19/2013 10:11:00 AM
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    Nice haiku !!

    Lamoureux Avatar Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/19/2013 3:49:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks