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on a frozen lake fresh snowfall covers black ice~ duck performs the splits Written 17th January 2022 For winter haiku poetry contest Sponsored By Tania Kitchin Syllables checked with how many syllables.com

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FJ Thomas

Date: 1/8/2023 1:43:00 PM

Better a duck than a person! They seem better equipped for the situation lol.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/8/2023 2:21:00 PM

Lol you're right Flo, knowing my luck the ice would break. Hope you're having a lovely weekend. Tom

Bill Baker

Date: 3/11/2022 8:48:00 AM

Cold stomach for sure. Bill

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/11/2022 9:45:00 AM

Lol, thank you Bill, been like that duck many times, black ice is lethal. Tom

John Watt

Date: 2/20/2022 10:44:00 PM

I give that duck a 10 out of 10... stuck the landing. Hope all is well with you, Tom. Love your picture at the Great Wall.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/21/2022 6:57:00 AM

Thank you very much John, I've been like that duck a few times lol. I get around thanks to a bit of photo trickery lol. All good here, just got back from vacation, I hope you are keeping well too. Tom

Jcb Brul

Date: 2/9/2022 4:26:00 AM

Haha very entertaining! My kind of Haiku. A FAV.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/9/2022 6:20:00 AM

Thank you very much JCB, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks too for the fave. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/4/2022 6:49:00 PM

just now seeing this got a win. WAy to go, tom.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 1/29/2022 9:47:00 AM

Hello Tom - Poor little duck - you executed this entry in wonderful style including voice and tone. Thank you for sharing. May this day find you well and safe. Blessings always

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/29/2022 10:13:00 AM

Thank you very much Lisa, I too have been caught out by black ice, it's lethal. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 1/29/2022 9:36:00 AM

Ha ha Tom: My little dog did this the other day. He was most surprised LOL.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/29/2022 10:12:00 AM

Thank you Suz, it's happened to me more than once lol. Tom

Gary Radice

Date: 1/27/2022 5:49:00 AM

It pains me to say this but I've been there and done that! Blackpool 2009 at the Pleasure Beach Ice Drome. It was a Saturday. :) Cheers - Gary

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/27/2022 6:08:00 AM

Lol, thanks Gary, when I was at work I was in a van and got to a junction that led onto a main Rd and spotted a patch of black ice at the last second and ended up halfway across the road, lucky for me nothing was coming. Tom

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 1/27/2022 3:34:00 AM

Congratulations Tom, well-deserved win. Just popped in to keep in touch with your poems...Delice

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/27/2022 3:49:00 AM

Thank you very much for your congrats Delice, I hope you are keeping well. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/22/2022 11:44:00 PM

An adorable picture and haiku Tom. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/23/2022 12:24:00 AM

Thank you very much Connie, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/21/2022 9:42:00 AM

I have just seen you won, I just knew it Tom Congratulations, Blessings Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/21/2022 9:58:00 AM

Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Jennifer, hope you're well and have a good weekend. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/21/2022 9:40:00 AM

This is a breathtaking Haiku, i have never seen or remember you writing one, a win for sure my friend. Blessings

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/21/2022 9:58:00 AM

Thank you very much Jennifer, glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Valsa George

Date: 1/20/2022 9:02:00 PM

A beautiful haiku conceived in your mischievous brain and a rare image to go with it ! Congratulations Tom...!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/20/2022 10:49:00 PM

Thank you very much Valsa, I'm happy you enjoyed it.. Hope you have an enjoyable weekend. Tom

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/20/2022 6:25:00 AM

Now, that's a priceless picture, Tom, love this haiku, you made me smile:) congratulations:)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/20/2022 9:47:00 AM

Thank you very much Jo, you never know black ice is there until you walk on it, it's lethal. Tom

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 1/20/2022 2:45:00 AM

Beautiful winter Haiku with rich imagery Tom...Enjoyed reading...Have a great blessed day...God bless...~ Ani

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/20/2022 3:30:00 AM

Thank you very much Ani, I've been like that duck a few times lol. Hope you too have a lovely day Tom

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/19/2022 5:01:00 PM

Tom, your haiku is outstanding. Congratulations on your win.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/20/2022 1:24:00 AM

Thank you very much Lasaad, im pleased that you enjoyed it. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/19/2022 7:40:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A cute/creative write and picture. That is what I would look like if I walked on the frozen lake. Have a blessed day.................

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/19/2022 8:48:00 AM

Lol me too thanks Paula, hope you're keeping well. Tom