A Racketeering Crowd

June night, two points shine

claws skitter down waving tail

ratcheting sounds of possums.'
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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December 4, 2019 at 7:44 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
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April 4, 2020 at 2:20 PM
Some belated thanks for including this poem in the anthology Miranda, All the best for now'
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February 1, 2016 at 9:11 PM
This fine haiku clearly brings one inside your scenario. Good job! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
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February 4, 2016 at 12:51 AM
Thank you for the visit Matthew.'
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February 1, 2016 at 4:27 PM
Excellent Haiku with awesome imagery! You really know how to put them together! Love it! Pandita
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November 25, 2015 at 12:03 PM
I really enjoyed this tonight Joe, how are things going with you? ;)
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November 15, 2015 at 8:20 AM
Hi Joe: A beautiful haiku to the possums. Thanks for your comment on my poem.
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November 13, 2015 at 5:31 PM
Oh my what a night. This makes me think of a good friend from Louisiana . Good one. Skat
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November 13, 2015 at 10:28 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
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November 12, 2015 at 12:03 PM
Joe, very visual and wonderful haiku ~
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November 8, 2015 at 11:49 AM
what a great and lovely piece friend. a seven for this beautiful and brilliant write.........A.M
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November 8, 2015 at 10:24 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
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November 7, 2015 at 9:05 PM
ha love it. SKAT
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November 8, 2015 at 9:57 AM
the possums say they love you back..'
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November 7, 2015 at 2:28 PM
Like this! Imaginative and and a playfu ku! Do more.
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November 7, 2015 at 1:27 PM
haven't seen possums but love the picture I get from this one, Joe. Hope you're well and having a good week.
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November 6, 2015 at 3:13 PM
Gotta love those possums!!! Cute one, Joe!
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November 8, 2015 at 9:58 AM
Oh and also you, these possums are smitten by fame it seems..'
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