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July 4th Haiku

JULY FOURTH HAIKU

July fourth is here,
See the great fireworks display.
My dog runs away.

By:  Carole O'Terry Duet
Copyright:  7/4/19
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Caren Krutsinger

July 3, 2020 at 4:27 AM

Such a sad time for pets and for vets who have PTSD. It is ironic we are supposedly celebrating our leaders, and yet, we hurt them in this way with these loud angry pops and pows.

James Inman

May 23, 2020 at 12:52 PM

A true life experience for many of us. The irony is that they don't seem to realize they are safest when they are with us.

Line Gauthier

March 6, 2020 at 11:31 PM

So true - dogs do not appreciate fireworks.

Carole Duet

March 23, 2020 at 5:28 PM

Lol..no, they don't, Line. Thanks for reading. I hope you liked the fireworks though. Carole :D

Andrea Dietrich

November 2, 2019 at 8:00 PM

hey, where is a new poem, Carol!! You gotta put up a Thanksgiving one! pretty please.

Richard Lamoureux

October 30, 2019 at 8:25 AM

Poor little guy. I can imagine that would be frightening.

Carole Duet

December 1, 2019 at 11:51 PM

A belated thanks for reading and commenting on my poem, Richard. However, I didn't bring my dog to the fireworks show. It was fiction...but true! Right? Carole :D

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

August 24, 2019 at 3:24 AM

Fireworks eh, great haiku on them, and it touches on the pet side too. Pets mostly do run and hide from fireworks. My cat goes under the bed when they blast away. Thumbs up! Pls pleez do review/ comment my newest poem too. Nobody comments on me unless I request it.

Carole Duet

October 6, 2019 at 10:32 PM

Sorry to be so slow in replying to your comment...but i did want to thank you. Carole Duet

David William Breidenthal

August 2, 2019 at 6:33 AM

Haha loved your clever and cool poem!

Carole Duet

August 6, 2019 at 12:49 AM

Thank you, J.W, Glad you liked it. Did you turn off the lights and watch the fireworks "full screen"? Carole :D

CayCay Godwin

July 31, 2019 at 4:33 AM

Oh no - a perfect turn line that impressed and amused me until I wondered if it might be true! I hope not because this haiku really does the haiku thing. It grabbed me. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Carole Duet

August 6, 2019 at 12:51 AM

Well, I'm so glad it did the "haiku thing" (whatever that is), CayCay. lol And, no I actually left my dog at home because I knew she would be so frightened when the fireworks started. Carole :D

Joseph May

July 30, 2019 at 7:55 PM

Pets are not keen on the fireworks...Very nice haiku Carole..

Carole Duet

August 6, 2019 at 12:54 AM

hanks, Joseph. I'm glad you liked my haiku and yes, you're right. That's why I actually didn't bring my dog to the fireworks. Carole :D

Maria Williams

July 26, 2019 at 11:56 PM

I really love this cleaverly crafted Haiku, Carole. It brings back vivid memories of my poor little chihuahua, who would hide under the bed trembling and shaking, a total mess, when they lit the fireworks on New Years day. To make things worse there was 2 sets, children's ones at 9, and the midnight one. A fave for the memory....Maria Hugs

Maria Williams

July 31, 2019 at 1:51 AM

Thats good to hear

Carole Duet

July 30, 2019 at 7:16 PM

Oh Maria! I used to have a chihuahua that I dearly loved and I know how they shake when frightened. My poodle doesn't shake but she does hide. Maybe some earmuffs would help. lol Can't you just imagine that! Anyway, in reality my dog did not run away. She missed the bar-b-que though because I left her safe at home. Carole :D

Richard Lamoureux

July 19, 2019 at 9:53 AM

Poor dog. When I was a 6 year old kid, a big black lab was afraid of an alarm. I took my little hands and placed them over his ears. He was so thankful he followed me around the neighbourhood every time I went out to play with my friends.

Carole Duet

July 30, 2019 at 7:11 PM

What a sweet thing for a little boy to do for a dog that wasn't even his own! I knew you were a kind-hearted person, Paul. In reality, I left my little dog safe at home on July 4th. Thanks for reading and commenting, Paul. Carole :D

Paul Callus

July 17, 2019 at 2:13 PM

The 4th of July is an important date to remember and celebrate...alas, Carole, some animals are not so keen! It's up to us owners to put their mind at rest. Regards // paul

Carole Duet

July 30, 2019 at 7:07 PM

Yes, July 4th represents freedom from England for us and everybody has a bar-b-que and fireworks. It's fun for all but the poor animals. That's why in reality I left my poodle safe at home. Carole :D

Andrea Dietrich

July 16, 2019 at 7:06 PM

so cute and so typical!

Carole Duet

July 30, 2019 at 7:04 PM

Thanks, Andrea. Yes, all dogs have those supersonic ears! Carole :D

Byron Kaya

July 4, 2019 at 12:52 AM

This is so cute! Hope they really didn't run away. My dogs go nuts when fireworks are around. Bye! :)

Carole Duet

July 8, 2019 at 1:01 AM

Hi Byron (my dad's name too). I'm glad you liked the "July 4th Haiku". No, my dog didn't actually run away. She stayed home safe and sound. Carole :D

Arturo Michael

July 3, 2019 at 8:38 AM

That's so sad...I feel it for them...Great imagery...Happy 4th of July...

Carole Duet

July 8, 2019 at 12:56 AM

Thanks, Arturo. Well, I just left my dog at home with a special treat rather than subject her to the fireworks. Carole :D

Charles Messina

July 3, 2019 at 6:47 AM

...and he barks like hell too (lol) Nice haiku Carole :) Hoping you have a lovely fourth. Sending love...and some sparklers. Hugs always, Charlie

Carole Duet

July 8, 2019 at 12:54 AM

Well, thank you, Charlie. Wishing you a "sparkling day"! Carole :D

Line Gauthier

July 2, 2019 at 11:41 PM

So sweet. Fireworks are so scary for pets.

Carole Duet

July 2, 2019 at 11:58 PM

Thanks, Line. It's true. Their ears are so much more sensitive than ours. I hope you got to read the poem after I added the fireworks. They were so beautiful. Carole :D

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