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Haiku - Grey Forest Predators

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ravenous wolf pack winter has robbed them of food --- howling in chorus Written on October 26th 2018 For haiku-senryu- Writing challenge Sponsor Dear Heart a.k.a. Broken Wings

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Harry Horsman

Date: 3/6/2023 10:14:00 PM

This different from you, Tom, enjoyed the read. Harry

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/6/2023 10:58:00 PM

Thank you very much Harry, hope you are doing OK. Tom

Vladislav Raven

Date: 11/17/2018 2:47:00 PM

Hi Tom, this is such a wonderful Haiku my friend. I do love wolves and I love the content of this excellent write. Have a wonderful end to your Saturday. Your friend always....Mike.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/18/2018 1:37:00 AM

Thank you Mike, I'm happy you liked it. Tom.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/3/2018 6:36:00 AM

It’s the coyotes for us! Yikes!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/3/2018 8:12:00 AM

They are a cousin of the grey wolves, hope they don't give you problems. Tom.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/31/2018 1:11:00 AM

You seem to be a regular winner of competitions Tom. My heartiest congratulations - A verse written with great compassion. Kind regards, Jennifer

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/31/2018 5:52:00 AM

Thanks Jennifer, I seem to do ok with the haiku form but other forms don't seem to catch the eye of some sponsors' who have their own tastes, but a contest gets you thinking. Tom.

Constance La France

Date: 10/30/2018 3:02:00 PM

Tom, congratulations on your win in my contest ~

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/30/2018 3:24:00 PM

Thank you very much D.H. , its a form I'd never heard of until I joined soup a year ago next month. Thank you for hosting. Tom.

Warren Doll

Date: 10/29/2018 6:29:00 PM

Unique haiku , Tom. Congratulations on your first place win. Well reserved. All the best ~Warren

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/30/2018 2:41:00 AM

Thank you very much for the congrats Warren . Tom.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/29/2018 1:29:00 PM

Amazing haiku, my friend. And I see congratulations are in order. Well done, Tom! Hugs, Carolyn

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/30/2018 2:40:00 AM

Thank you very much Carolyn, much appreciated. Tom.

Charles Messina

Date: 10/28/2018 9:39:00 AM

You are a master at haiku's, Tom. Congratulations on your 1st place win...Charlie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/28/2018 10:11:00 AM

Thank you Charlie, much appreciated. Tom.

Susan Palli

Date: 10/28/2018 2:41:00 AM

Great one! Congrats!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/28/2018 2:45:00 AM

Thank you very much Susan. Tom.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/27/2018 9:04:00 PM

A-oooo! Congratulations from one of the pack. ~ Gershon WOLF

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/28/2018 2:16:00 AM

Maybe subconsciously you inspired me lol.Thanks. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/27/2018 5:34:00 PM

The words truly paint that picture. Congrats on the win.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/28/2018 2:15:00 AM

Thank you very much Andrea, Tom.

Paul Callus

Date: 10/27/2018 4:44:00 PM

Back with deserved congratulations, Tom! Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/28/2018 2:13:00 AM

Thank you very much Paul. Tom.

P.S. Awtry

Date: 10/27/2018 3:52:00 PM

Congratulations!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/28/2018 2:13:00 AM

Thank you P.S. Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/27/2018 3:11:00 PM

- Congratulations on your great Haiku win, Tom :) - Best wishes for a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/27/2018 3:15:00 PM

Thank you Sunshine, I hope you have fab weekend too. Tom.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/27/2018 6:46:00 AM

Marvelous Haiku dearest, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/27/2018 9:14:00 AM

Thank you Demetrios, happy you liked it. Tom.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/27/2018 6:19:00 AM

Awesome haiku, nicely done, good luck in the contest

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/27/2018 9:13:00 AM

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

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 10/27/2018 1:00:00 AM

Nice Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/27/2018 1:15:00 AM

Thanks Timothy. Tom.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 10/27/2018 12:17:00 AM

VERY GOOD. All the best.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/27/2018 1:14:00 AM

Thank you very much Anisha. Tom.

Eve Roper

Date: 10/26/2018 9:57:00 PM

Wow, what an impact in these wonderful haiku you have painted, Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/27/2018 1:13:00 AM

Thank you very much Eve. Tom.

Pashang Salehi

Date: 10/26/2018 6:32:00 PM

At least they have one another... nicely done.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/27/2018 1:11:00 AM

Thank you very much Pashang. Tom.

Silent One

Date: 10/26/2018 3:47:00 PM

I am sure they will find something to prey on.. Great imagery in you ku...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/26/2018 4:17:00 PM

Thank you S.O., even a mouse wouldn't go amiss when food is scarce lol. Tom.

Paul Callus

Date: 10/26/2018 2:33:00 PM

A true to life image, Tom. Luckily they are equipped to cope with the situation...I would have starved to death! Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/26/2018 2:42:00 PM

Thanks Paul, yes me too, nothing worse than feeling peckish, and then trying to catch your dinner. Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/26/2018 1:49:00 PM

- Their howls is about emotions and stress ... without food a lot of stress, Tom - Excellent written - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/26/2018 2:39:00 PM

Thank you very much Sunshine, nothing worse than being hungry for sure . Tom.

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/26/2018 12:49:00 PM

Great imagery, Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/26/2018 1:27:00 PM

Thank you line. Tom. P.S. Sorted.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/26/2018 11:59:00 AM

You captured that photo expertly in your write..a well written haiku Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/26/2018 12:12:00 PM

Thank you Vijay, I wrote it first then added the picture after googling it, it was sheer luck it fitted the hakiu like a glove. Tom.