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dried up water hole dehydrated buffalo ~ vultures are circling Written on 11th March.

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FJ Thomas

Date: 3/13/2018 9:28:00 AM

Such a sad truth Tom. I agree with Pashang.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/13/2018 9:32:00 AM

It is a sad fact of life how nature deals out the cards , In wildlife programs I always hope that the hunted get away but sadly it doesn't work like that.

Pashang Salehi

Date: 3/12/2018 1:33:00 AM

This could be a sad painting...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/12/2018 3:57:00 AM

Thank you Pashang, Indeed it could, we take it for granted sometimes the precious water.

Silent One

Date: 3/11/2018 11:04:00 AM

Sad cycle of life my friend...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/11/2018 2:44:00 PM

Indeed it is S.O , watching wildlife probs I often think why don't the cameramen intervene when they have a chance to.save animal.

Mick Talbot

Date: 3/11/2018 10:21:00 AM

Picking up on what Melissa said, re pictures; haiku with or on images become haiga taking on the name of the paintings which related to natural events. The haiku format rules still apply, especially re the title. The poem alone speaks for itself and when in combination with a painting/photo, they must compliment each other.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/11/2018 2:41:00 PM

Thanks for that Mick.

Mick Talbot

Date: 3/11/2018 10:03:00 AM

A senryu reply.............................................................. better... and greater... your haiku once portraits... now... vast murals... ..................................................................Mick

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/11/2018 2:40:00 PM

Wow, thanks Mick, wasn't sure if I needed the pics but true Japanese haikus wouldn't need pics if the words are spot on.

Melissa Tracy

Date: 3/11/2018 5:34:00 AM

Nice imagery you create even without the pictures you've added one can still imagine this scene vividly in their mind..well done, Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/11/2018 5:58:00 AM

Thank you Mellisa, I was in two minds whether to use the pictures or not as you say the scenes quite clear (I hope).