Feast

Blackberries ripen
Fat field mice feast upon them
Leaner times ahead






Contest : One Haiku Contest 
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September 15, 2011 at 3:57 AM
a well done haiku,, Nick,... how about them field mice... enjoyed,..p.d
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July 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM
tag, you're it, nick.. got more?? thanks for coming around..:) huggs, nette
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July 4, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Love the imagery of those field mice feasting on blackberries. Nice haiku. Thanks for your comments ~ Sharon
Onclaud Avatar
June 29, 2011 at 6:53 AM
what a stunning study on conrast, nick.. superb! winning streaks if for a contest. come visit?? :) huggs, nette
Poet Avatar
June 28, 2011 at 8:27 AM
Very nice imagery here....enjoyed.Thanks for visiting my Poem.
Sweetheart Avatar
June 28, 2011 at 5:24 AM
thankxx Nick..and that was only till I was 25 .. now am on life number three ..like a cat almost.. with new hubby but so much in between would take a book which I am working on.. so happy u enjoyed a small piece of my life.. it was and is beautiful.. always enjoy your work my friend..luv..
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June 28, 2011 at 4:30 AM
We like to think life will get easier in the future. Feel like one of thos "field mice," Nick. Seizing the moment whilewe can. Very thought-provoking haiku. Love, Carolyn
Williams Avatar
June 28, 2011 at 4:25 AM
thanks for your words Nick, i still fish there to this day and often see field mice eating blackberries so nice link here. David.
Anish Avatar
June 27, 2011 at 2:33 PM
Nice haiku here! You stuck to the 5 7 5 formula which is al to the good. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Kendrick Avatar
June 27, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Very good one..Enjoyed reading this one this afternoon..I hope that your sun comes through the clouds today and shines warmly upon your face with just the correct tempertature..Thanks for the kind review...Sara
Mehta Avatar
June 24, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Lovely haiku with nice expressions , Nick
Sweetheart Avatar
June 24, 2011 at 8:49 AM
feeling economic crunch Nick.. lovely Haiku and title my friend.. expressive and imaginative as well luv..
Long Avatar
June 24, 2011 at 4:42 AM
I love blueberries, this was a nicely written haiku..cory
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