Dead Flies

dead flies trapped
in cobwebs and dust - -
a spider feeds

for Francine’s Cobwebs & Dust contest
(Cobwebs & Dust)
23rd March
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dailey Avatar
April 2, 2012 at 9:22 AM
I am not a big fan of Haiku but this had winner written all over it. Congratulations on a well deserved win.
Dufresne Avatar
April 1, 2012 at 6:06 PM
How can anybody NOT read a poem that has a title like this? haha. great poem and win Jack.
Brown Avatar
April 1, 2012 at 12:44 PM
I am very happy to send you this congratulations on your win in Francine's "Cobwebs And Dust" contest Jack. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
March 31, 2012 at 10:03 PM
congrats Jack on a cool write and win for this clever piece luv.. how are u feeling today??
Merryman Avatar
March 31, 2012 at 9:21 PM
Congrats on your win with this great haiku, Jack! Love, KIm
Roberts Avatar
March 31, 2012 at 7:45 PM
congrats Jack on your win with this great haiku
Dietrich Avatar
March 26, 2012 at 10:03 PM
I sure like THIS one. I just love this kind of haiku that makes me really imagine the scene.
Susan Avatar
March 24, 2012 at 12:30 PM
very descriptive haiku! hope she likes it :)
Sweetheart Avatar
March 24, 2012 at 10:37 AM
my wife has enjoyed your entry for competition and wishes you best of luck. sending prayers for your surgery next week too and thank you for yours for us here. Ron.
Guzzi Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 6:10 PM
Go Jack GO! You have achieved haikudom!! LOL Light & Love
Wesley Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 5:13 PM
Sounds like a feast Jack; just for the flies though:) All the best in the contest Lizzie
Wesley Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 5:14 PM
Just for the spider! ha ha silly aren't I
Culverhouse Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 3:14 PM
Garden patrol.....good!!
Devonshire Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 2:52 PM
Oooh, very creative interpretation for Francine's contest, Jack. I'm sure she'll enjoy reading this incredible haiku. Best wishes in the contest! Love, Carolyn
Kendrick Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 1:42 PM
Reads like a sure winner..Good luck in the contest...I know that spider is going to enjoy that meal..Thanks for the kind reviews of my work..Your stopping by is always uplifting..Sara
Andresen Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 1:18 PM
Well done Jack, luck to you in contest. Have a lovely weekend. - oxox Anne-Lise
Sivey Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 1:03 PM
This is a fantastic write my friend! This is a wonderful poem for the Cobwebs & Dust contest! Very nice job Jack! Great Work!!
Rhinem Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 11:48 AM
Smile ˜ Hmmm, Food For Thought ˜ Hahaha ˜ Love, John!:) ˜
Roske Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 11:45 AM
Good one Jack! Good luck in the contest.
Brown Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 11:39 AM
I am enjoying reading up on all the poetry I can today. I am happy yours was one that I was able to read today. The weekend is here and I must also make time for my family life. I will be back on Monday as usual and I wish you a beautiful weekend filled with renewed inspiration Jack. Love, Carol
Poet Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 11:18 AM
Very nice haiku by you jack.Best wishes.
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