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A Squirrel's Life

perfectly still pose

his tail upright, cheeks bulging

instinct driven life

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Francine Roberts

Date: 10/9/2010 11:08:00 PM

nice one, congrats on your win in the contest

James Fraser

Date: 10/9/2010 7:38:00 AM

Congratulations Barbara on your win in Andrea's Animal Haiku contest >> James

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/9/2010 12:38:00 AM

enjoyed this Barbara, congrats on your win in the contest.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 10/8/2010 1:45:00 PM

Congrats BG on your HM in Andrea's contest with this unique entry..luv... enjoyed the visual here... enjoy your special honor today with luv..

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/8/2010 1:28:00 PM

Hi LNC, Congrats on your HM in Andrea's contest! Love, Carolyn

Wilma Neels

Date: 10/8/2010 1:20:00 PM

Barbara, congratulations on your win with this great write ;)

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/8/2010 9:34:00 AM

Congratulations Barbara on your win in Andrea Dietrich's contest. Love, Carol

John Freeman

Date: 10/8/2010 8:15:00 AM

Congratulations Barbara on your presentation. Agape, Moses

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/8/2010 5:51:00 AM

Congratulations on this well mdeserved win in the contest, Barbara

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 10/8/2010 5:33:00 AM

enjoyed reading today and congrats on the win!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/8/2010 4:06:00 AM

Barbara, so here is your haiku! I had wondered if you'd entered one for me. Sorry I could not give you a higher place as I truly admire your talent, But I hope you will enjoy seeing my other wiinners. Thanks for using no capitazlization as I had asked. I think yours had a great message! Luv, Andrea

James Fraser

Date: 10/3/2010 2:48:00 PM

In Scotland, we have the Grey Squirrel encroaching on the Red Squirrels habitat. Currently they are being culled as they are bullies. Another cute Haiku Barbara, it's a shame to harm either >> James :)

David Smalling

Date: 10/1/2010 5:30:00 AM

So they say, Barbara, but I wonder if the squirrels will agree with us. It would not matter here, for I seek no conforming opinion to declare this a great haiku, not only because it carries the essence of nature, but it also poses that metaphor which nature carries for our life in its awesome conclusion. Well done.

John Loving Iii

Date: 9/30/2010 1:31:00 PM

perfect!

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 9/29/2010 3:50:00 PM

A very nice Haiku, I enjoyed the read. Caryl

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/29/2010 3:40:00 PM

Thanks for your blog comment, Barbara. Who knows? Maybe my car will transform into something like "Christine" the movie car and turn west instead of north! I may give you a call from a lonely motel (or rest area) along the way to NJ. Love, Carolyn

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/29/2010 10:37:00 AM

I am happy to be able to sit and read all the diverse poems here at PoetrySoup today. I am glad your poetry was among the ones I am reading today Barbara. The best to you in Andrea's contest. Love, Carol

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/28/2010 5:28:00 PM

We have hundreds of these little guys in the woods behind our house. Their little bulging faced instinct is to drive our poor dog crazy!! LOL!! (If only he could climb a tree!!)

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 9/28/2010 4:57:00 PM

enjoyed reading today!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/28/2010 4:25:00 PM

Right on target in your description, dear LNC. The squirrels stand very still, hold their tails high and appear to have cotton stuffed in their cheeks. Nothing wrong with animals following an instinct-driven life. I'm the same way sometimes. Awesome entry for Andrea's contest! Wishing you success. Love, Carolyn

Diane Locksley

Date: 9/28/2010 3:58:00 PM

I'm laughing at the squirrel's cheeks bulging, probably filled with nuts to hide away for the winter. To some extent, I think we all lead instinct driven lives. Enjoyed your Haiku, Barbara. Good luck in Andrea's contest. Best to you, Diane