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Golden Monkey

gold snub-nosed pet howls
artic broadleaf quakes, echo~
scatters icecap prey

Posted : April 13th 2022

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Brief explanations; 
The golden or gold snub-nosed monkey is a pet. As pets they are playful, smart, affectionate.
This animal has a range of unusual vocal styles including a howl or a whine.
As a primate it can endure harsh winters in Asia which explains my use of artic and icecap in the overall haiku sequence.
Broadleaf as in broadleaf tree.
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Kendrick Avatar
February 20, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Thanks for the explanation as it helps the reader understand what you are actually saying. I appreciate you sharing the information with us, Howard. Congratulations on your winner. Way to go. Sara K
Dietrich Avatar
April 19, 2022 at 2:47 PM
Back with my congrats, Howard. Hope you had a wonderful Easter day.
Alex Avatar
April 18, 2022 at 8:56 PM
Great description. Beautifully written. Congratulations!
Kitchin Avatar
April 18, 2022 at 8:45 AM
Howard, congratulations on your winning placement with your wonderful haiku!
Kerr Avatar
April 19, 2022 at 12:34 AM
Hi Tania, I’m grateful for your placement and of course your approval. Howard
Eslinger Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 7:41 PM
Howard, enjoyed this, but even more after your explanatory note. I found the words you chose to paint this haiku very very lovely, imagist. Bravo!
Dietrich Avatar
April 13, 2022 at 3:24 PM
Great imagery in your Ku, Howard.
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 13, 2022 at 10:56 AM
Hello Howard, the chimp's screech must be very loud in order to shatter an icecap. enjoy your day my friend.
La France Avatar
April 13, 2022 at 10:47 AM
Howard, wonderful haiku ~ Constance
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