Richard Lamoureux Poet Haiku

Florida Nature

long and scrawny legs no shorts
struts though the water
feathers stay completely dry

hidden in tall grass
little fish swims between legs
reason to get wet

swallows fish in single gulp
strikes a perfect pose
ladies he awaits

March 12, 2015

For Rhonda's Florida Nature Contest.

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Monterey Sirak March 21, 2015 at 8:40 AM Wonderful haikus..they strike a perfect chord! Richard Lamoureux March 21, 2015 at 9:06 AM ;0)

Charmaine Chircop March 16, 2015 at 2:21 PM Haha.I enjoyed your string of haiku..: ). You are really good at these ku : )

Sandra Haight March 14, 2015 at 2:15 PM Nice triple Haiku, Richard! You painted the picture well with your select words. GL in the contest. Sandra Richard Lamoureux March 14, 2015 at 2:34 PM Thanks Sandra.

Paul Callus March 13, 2015 at 9:34 AM A lovely string of haiku, Richard. Very 'natural'! I take it we're talking about a heron here. #7 // paul Richard Lamoureux March 13, 2015 at 9:38 AM Ha ha, both yes and no!

Njeri Hunjeri March 13, 2015 at 9:05 AM I like it alot!! "strikes a perfect pose ladies he awaits", my favorite. Richard, i Wish you the best Richard Lamoureux March 13, 2015 at 9:33 AM Thanks again Njeri.

Eve Roper March 12, 2015 at 10:47 PM Dave is right, it is heaven when he has everything he wants in front of him. Wonderful write a 7 dear friend and good luck in the contest Richard Lamoureux March 13, 2015 at 8:09 AM Thanks for the seven and the luck.

Maurice Yvonne March 12, 2015 at 1:36 PM Great haikus. Good luck in the contest. Richard Lamoureux March 13, 2015 at 8:07 AM Hi Armand, nice to see you back.

Demetrios Trifiatis March 12, 2015 at 11:02 AM What a reflection of nature on verse! Absolutely captivating my friend, Richard! Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2015 at 12:33 PM I had fun with this one Demetrious.

Kp Nunez March 12, 2015 at 10:26 AM Majestic ending! Light-hearted yet perfectly true, this food chain. Blessings for the contest, Richard, :) Kim Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2015 at 10:35 AM Thanks Kim, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

Emile Pinet March 12, 2015 at 10:19 AM A delightful collection of haikus that each paint a little picture about life , in its own fashion. Well thought out, with some great thoughts and subtle emotions emerging from the words. Emile. #7 Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2015 at 10:36 AM Good morning and thanks my friend.

Tammy Reams March 12, 2015 at 9:50 AM Wonderful written haikus! Love the ending ladies he awaits. Good luck in the contest. Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2015 at 9:51 AM Thanks Tammy.;0)

Anne-Lise Andresen March 12, 2015 at 9:46 AM - Beautiful haikus .... Reason to reading :)) - Luck in contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2015 at 10:07 AM Thanks and hugs back to you.

Constance La France March 12, 2015 at 9:27 AM Richard, love these double haikus, wonderfully written for the contest, I chose the same visual, there was something truly majestic in that pose, best of luck and thanks for your thoughtful comments on my poetry . . . Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2015 at 9:38 AM Thanks, I have added a third. I'm pleased you enjoyed!

Kim Shaw March 12, 2015 at 9:09 AM I love this haiku, Richard. It is really imaginative. Hugs, Kimberly Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2015 at 9:11 AM Thanks Kimberly.

Casarah Nance March 12, 2015 at 9:08 AM Nice! I love it. Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2015 at 10:06 AM Hi Casarah it is now completed. Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2015 at 9:11 AM Thanks Casarah.