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A Racketeering Crowd

June night, two points shine

claws skitter down waving tail

ratcheting sounds of possums.'

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Date: 12/4/2019 7:44:00 AM

Hi Joe, I am a freelance editor working on behalf of British children’s publisher Nosy Crow. They'd love to include this poem in an anthology they're working on. Please could you get in touch so that I can send you a formal request? Thanks very much. Miranda

Joe Maverick
Date: 4/4/2020 2:20:00 PM

Some belated thanks for including this poem in the anthology Miranda, All the best for now'

Matthew Anish

Date: 2/1/2016 9:11:00 PM

This fine haiku clearly brings one inside your scenario. Good job! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Joe Maverick
Date: 2/4/2016 12:51:00 AM

Thank you for the visit Matthew.'

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 2/1/2016 4:27:00 PM

Excellent Haiku with awesome imagery! You really know how to put them together! Love it! Pandita

Wilma Neels

Date: 11/25/2015 12:03:00 PM

I really enjoyed this tonight Joe, how are things going with you? ;)

Ralph Sergi

Date: 11/15/2015 8:20:00 AM

Hi Joe: A beautiful haiku to the possums. Thanks for your comment on my poem.

Skat A

Date: 11/13/2015 5:31:00 PM

Oh my what a night. This makes me think of a good friend from Louisiana . Good one. Skat

Nathan D.

Date: 11/13/2015 10:28:00 AM

I'm trying to remember what astrological events happen in June that consist of two shinning points and the image of claws skittering down a wavy tail makes me think of comets. maybe I'm to tired to work it all out but I don't think this is about possums. or I'm just over thinking it. lately I have been finding my center more and more so I am doing great. hope all is well with you and yours

Constance La France

Date: 11/12/2015 12:03:00 PM

Joe, very visual and wonderful haiku ~

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 11/8/2015 11:49:00 AM

what a great and lovely piece friend. a seven for this beautiful and brilliant write.........A.M

Daver Austin

Date: 11/8/2015 10:24:00 AM

Oh yes, we have possums. They eat the cat food left on our front porch, that is if some racoon hasn't beat them to it. Love your noisy crowd. Love, daver

Skat A

Date: 11/7/2015 9:05:00 PM

ha love it. SKAT

Joe Maverick
Date: 11/8/2015 9:57:00 AM

the possums say they love you back..'

Edlynn Nau

Date: 11/7/2015 2:28:00 PM

Like this! Imaginative and and a playfu ku! Do more.

Jack Horne

Date: 11/7/2015 1:27:00 PM

haven't seen possums but love the picture I get from this one, Joe. Hope you're well and having a good week.