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Oh To Be the King

Regally they strut
Lions have no ought to roar
Status apparent

Establish importance with quiet visibility without vocality

(Not for any contest)

Copyright © Maria Williams | Year Posted 2018

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David William Breidenthal

August 2, 2019 at 5:58 AM

Very delightful read! =)

January 25, 2019 at 8:35 AM

Very nicely written!

August 19, 2018 at 11:22 PM

Oh, you are a beautiful lioness...

July 10, 2018 at 8:18 AM

So very true! I'm wetting my pants if I just see one! ;)

David William Breidenthal

May 28, 2018 at 7:55 AM

Clever and fantastic verse. Thanks for sharing. ;) -JWE

May 21, 2018 at 10:37 PM

Oh my dear Maria, such majesty is expressed in your elegant haiku. They need not roar as their dominant presence speaks for itself. A beautifully exotic poem. Warmest wishes and hugs my lovely friend.. ~Susan

May 8, 2018 at 4:19 PM

The poetic queen of soup, writes of the king of beast..awesome combination,,love this...

May 11, 2018 at 6:38 AM

Oh what a lovely title, you make me blush now, and I'm sure there are others here who are far more deserving, but thank you I am truly honored Harry. Thanks always for the support my friend....Maria hugs

May 7, 2018 at 6:57 AM

I love both lions and tigers but tigers are my favorite. Lions live in prides but tigers are solitary animals and extremely powerful too. Both are truly beautiful creatures and man must understand that both are dangerous. You are correct, they need not roar.. A fav my friend.

May 11, 2018 at 6:36 AM

Thanks so much Robert, both for your lovely comments and visits, I so appreciate it my dear friend. You make a very valid point, tigers are such beautiful animals so are leopards....Maria hugs

Ravi Sathasivam

May 2, 2018 at 1:52 AM

Excellent. Well executed write. Lion is my favorite animal. Thanks for sharing it.

May 5, 2018 at 8:33 AM

Thank you Ravi for your visit and complimentary comment. Much appreciated...Maria :)

May 1, 2018 at 8:25 AM

Superbly done my dear friend...I'm roaring for you...only because I'm a Leo lol...^WW^

May 2, 2018 at 12:42 AM

Oh are you now? I get on very well with Leos. Thanks WW, both for the visit and comment Lol.....Maria :)

April 30, 2018 at 7:50 PM

Perfect and a FAV!

Vladislav Raven

April 26, 2018 at 10:11 AM

Hi Maria, excellent Haiku, goes into my faves. The true lion needs not to roar, just needs to be. Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs....Mike. XX

April 30, 2018 at 12:25 AM

Thanks so much Mike, always a pleasure to see you. Hugs ...Maria xxx

April 26, 2018 at 8:30 AM

Yes! Indeed. Power and majesty in a single glance.

April 30, 2018 at 12:25 AM

Thanks so much Elaine, both for the lovely visit and comment....Maria xxx

Charles Messina

April 25, 2018 at 4:41 PM

Excellent Maria, you are right, lions have no reason to roar. But when he does...RUN (lol) I am learning haiku and I like it ...Cheers! All the best, Charlie

April 25, 2018 at 7:30 PM

Haha, I'll be there right with you, somehow I don't think we'd stand a chance though. Good luck with the Haiku, quite intriguing it is......Maria :)

April 25, 2018 at 8:45 AM

I would rather live one day as a lion than years as a coward, sadly many who think they are lions are not... nice haiku Maria..

April 25, 2018 at 7:28 PM

You got it, exactly my sentiments. Thanks for the visit .....Maria :)

Carolyn Devonshire

April 24, 2018 at 1:44 PM

Truly, there is a special way lions walk that does resemble a regal "strut." You have captured the essence of the creature here, Maria. Wishing you success in the contest. Sending you a Soup mail. Hugs, Carolyn

April 25, 2018 at 12:35 AM

You are so right Carolyn, they really do. Thanks so much for the visit and lovely comments, I do appreciate it, also thanks for letting me know about the Haiku, lol, I was wondering about the lion poems coming up....Maria xxx

April 23, 2018 at 9:41 PM

Ahhh aloha kaikua'ana! (sister) ;*

April 24, 2018 at 12:25 AM

:) :) Hawaiian Soul Spirit Sister

April 23, 2018 at 8:31 PM

Nice haiku ... Lively and lovely ...

April 23, 2018 at 8:34 PM

Thanks so much Probir, I appreciate the lovely comment and visit....Maria :)

April 23, 2018 at 5:59 PM

Lol that last line said it ALL! Perfect Maria ;)

April 23, 2018 at 8:31 PM

Aloha Flo....Yeah sure does lol....Mahalo....Maria :) xxx

April 23, 2018 at 12:50 PM

Hello Maria - To be the king is right. The status is right. You stayed true to the voice and tone. This is marvelous and I enjoyed the theme for I love the cat family whether small or large I love them all. May this day find you well.

April 23, 2018 at 8:32 PM

Thanks Lisa, lovely to see you my dear. Thanks for the support always my friend....Maria xxx

Besma Riabi Dziri

April 22, 2018 at 11:05 AM

As magestic as the beauty of the Haiku! Enjoyed reading. Stay bright Maria.

April 23, 2018 at 3:24 AM

Thanks Besma my friend, glad to see that you liked this....Maria xxx

April 21, 2018 at 7:52 PM

Wonderful words Maria. I have always been drawn to the lions. The mane the roar the beauty of that beast is a sight of splendor indeed.

April 23, 2018 at 3:23 AM

Thanks James, so glad that you enjoyed it.....Maria

April 20, 2018 at 2:02 PM

We look up to leaders not because they 'roar' and put up a show, but because of their vision, passion, intelligence and other qualities. Of course, in the case of your lion, Maria, he is lucky to be a born leader:) ~ warm regards // paul

April 21, 2018 at 10:40 PM

Thank you Paul - your interpretations is always welcome... Maria Hugs :)

Martin Williams

April 20, 2018 at 3:51 AM

So well excecuted..??..my fav animal too

April 21, 2018 at 10:39 PM

Thank you for your visit Martin...Maria

April 19, 2018 at 7:56 PM

He will always be the King! Fantastic Haiku, my dear. And the Lion King is always my favorite broadway show and the movie too. My gf nicknamed me Mattata from that Movie for I love it so much... Lol! Anyways, Maria, as always, I love your work! Fave all the way ~ Hugs :)

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