Debbie Guzzi Poet Choka

Ma Chanson (Revised)

cicadas’ chitter
tom cats mating calls shriek shrill
tree frogs click ribbit

barn owls screech their kills
house bats wings slice humid air
mosquitoes sizzle

men croon lullaby’s
coyotes bay at the moon
earths’ breath moves, self sighs

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Carolyn Devonshire May 21, 2009 at 10:28 AM Votre chanson est tres belle, Deborah! Love the way it evokes the sights and sounds of so many animals.

Michael Jordan May 20, 2009 at 12:42 PM Deborah - Congratulations on placing in Raul’s, “The Sounds of Nature Contest” God Bless, MJ

Abe Lopez May 17, 2009 at 2:51 PM Deborah, concrats on your placement in Raul's contest.

Matthew Anish May 16, 2009 at 8:26 PM Isn't this a tanka? However you classify it it is nature laid bare by you poetic voice. Nice work! Matthew Anish

Sandra Hudson May 15, 2009 at 2:47 PM Congratulations on your well deserved win!-AA

Corinne Curcio May 15, 2009 at 9:54 AM Very different and very compelling - Congrats on your win

Lena Townsend May 15, 2009 at 8:48 AM Congratulations on your win in Raul's contest. A wonderful write. Smiles from Lolita

Brian Strand May 15, 2009 at 8:25 AM Congrats on your success in Raul's contest Debbie Rgds Brian

Carrie Richards May 15, 2009 at 6:08 AM Loved this one, Debbie....well done!! Congratulations on this winning entry to Raul's contest!! ~ Carrie

Sharon Winter May 15, 2009 at 5:32 AM Way to go!!! Congratulations Debbie on your most excellent win in Raul's contest! Love, Shar xoxo

Raul Moreno May 15, 2009 at 2:12 AM Deborah, congrats for placing in my contest...Raul

Abraham L May 10, 2009 at 12:59 AM You have a way with words. i like your imaginative mind for poetry. Good one Abe

L'Nass Shango May 9, 2009 at 7:35 PM mosquitoes sizzle ... what a powerful onamoetopia ... and a very adept imagery. Great write and love always.

John E Wordslinger May 9, 2009 at 11:14 AM Reminds me of camping with kids, lol Good Write

Raul Moreno May 9, 2009 at 1:03 AM Thanks for supporting my contest Deborah...Raul