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An Ocean Banquet

a giant krill ball
attracts whales seals sharks and birds ~
a feeding frenzy 


Written 23 May 2019

For writing challenge 3, May 2019, Nature haiku poetry contest.

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Valsa George

May 4, 2023 at 9:03 AM

Great haiku and lovely image , dear Tom. Have a great weekend !

Tom Cunningham

May 4, 2023 at 9:10 AM

Thank you Valsa, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Hope you too have a lovely weekend. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

June 4, 2019 at 3:23 PM

Like my family reunions! Great Poem Tom

Tom Cunningham

June 4, 2019 at 5:42 PM

HaHa Timothy ,I think many would agree with you. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire

June 1, 2019 at 12:35 PM

When all the tiny fish swarm together, they can't help but attract larger predators. Although I've seen thee feeding frenzies often when fishing offshore, I have yet to see a whale. A wonderful haiku to describe a stunning photo! Hugs, Carolyn

Tom Cunningham

June 1, 2019 at 1:12 PM

Thanks Carolyn, saw this on a wildlife programme, I think every marine creature bigger than the krill was there, it was indeed a feeding frenzy. Tom.

Brenda Chiri

May 30, 2019 at 1:47 PM

Nicely done Tom! You do write well yourself!;)

Tom Cunningham

May 30, 2019 at 2:09 PM

Thank you very much Brenda Tom

Ralph Sergi

May 29, 2019 at 2:41 PM

Congratulations, Tom!

Tom Cunningham

May 30, 2019 at 1:32 AM

Thank you Ralph. Tom

Eve Roper

May 27, 2019 at 9:51 PM

Beautiful image , Tom, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Tom Cunningham

May 28, 2019 at 12:15 AM

Thank you Eve, greetings from kefalonia . Tom.

Silent One

May 27, 2019 at 2:59 PM

Great haiku Tom.. hope you are well.

Tom Cunningham

May 28, 2019 at 12:14 AM

Thanks S.O., I'm fine ,hope you are too. Greetings from Kefalonia in Greece. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

May 27, 2019 at 12:29 AM

Well spotted Tom, do you know that only a few Greeks know that there are whales in Greece and in the Mediterranean? A beautiful pic, sounds and looks like you had an unforgettable trip! Congratulations on your win my friend. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham

May 28, 2019 at 12:13 AM

Thank you Jennifer, have soupmailed you. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

May 26, 2019 at 3:01 PM

Interesting picture and writing of it, Tom. Congrats for your win.

Tom Cunningham

May 26, 2019 at 11:32 PM

Thanks Andrea, greetings from kefalonia in Greece, hope you're well. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

May 26, 2019 at 1:55 PM

- Returns with a congratulations, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham

May 26, 2019 at 9:30 PM

Thank you Anne, hols coming to an end now. Tom

Jean Murray

May 25, 2019 at 5:31 PM

Nature can be cruel to krill, but that's the law I guess. Wonderfully written Tom. Best of luck in the contest.

Tom Cunningham

May 25, 2019 at 11:40 PM

Thank you Jean, yes, unfortunately they're at the bottom of the food chain. Greetings from Kefalonia in Greece, hope all's well. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

May 24, 2019 at 9:32 PM

Beautifully composed Tom. This haiku should place high my friend! : ) xxoo

Tom Cunningham

May 25, 2019 at 12:22 AM

Thank you Connie, went to Argostili yesterday and saw two giant turtles in the harbour, it made our day. Tom

Brandy Nicole

May 24, 2019 at 1:29 PM

Oh my!! A feeding frenzy indeed. Perhaps not, as this could just be a show these amazing creatures are sharing with us. :) Just looking at the bright side of the situation. So beautifully written and presented. ~ Brandy

Tom Cunningham

May 25, 2019 at 12:20 AM

Thanks Brandy, I know what you mean, nature can seem very cruel at times. Greetings from Kefalonia. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

May 24, 2019 at 3:41 AM

- Can be perceived as brutal ... but it's a struggle to survive ... the law of nature - An excellent haiku, Tom - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham

May 24, 2019 at 4:36 AM

Thanks Sunshine, have mailed you. Tom

Ann Gilmour

May 24, 2019 at 2:41 AM

A feast indeed - a wonderful haiku Tom, good luck in the contest and I bet you are having a fabulous time in Kefalonia, sounds idyllic and good for your muse! Are you near Demetrious? Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

May 24, 2019 at 4:35 AM

Thank you Ann, just at a coffee bar grabbing their WiFi lol. No, Demetrios is on the mainland Greece. Hope your well. Tom