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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)

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J.W. Earnings

Date: 8/2/2019 5:58:00 AM

Very delightful read! =)

Valerie Staton

Date: 1/25/2019 8:35:00 AM

Very nicely written!

Pashang Salehi

Date: 8/19/2018 11:22:00 PM

Oh, you are a beautiful lioness...

FJ Thomas

Date: 7/10/2018 8:18:00 AM

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

J.W. Earnings

Date: 5/28/2018 7:55:00 AM

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

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/21/2018 10:37:00 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

Harry Horsman

Date: 5/8/2018 4:19:00 PM

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

Maria Williams
Date: 5/11/2018 6:38:00 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

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/7/2018 6:57:00 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.

Maria Williams
Date: 5/11/2018 6:36:00 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

Date: 5/2/2018 1:52:00 AM

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

Maria Williams
Date: 5/5/2018 8:33:00 AM

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

Winged Warrior

Date: 5/1/2018 8:25:00 AM

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

Maria Williams
Date: 5/2/2018 12:42:00 AM

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

Carole Duet

Date: 4/30/2018 7:50:00 PM

Perfect and a FAV!

Vladislav Raven

Date: 4/26/2018 10:11:00 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

Maria Williams
Date: 4/30/2018 12:25:00 AM

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

Elaine George

Date: 4/26/2018 8:30:00 AM

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

Maria Williams
Date: 4/30/2018 12:25:00 AM

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

Charles Messina

Date: 4/25/2018 4:41:00 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

Maria Williams
Date: 4/25/2018 7:30:00 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 :)

Silent One

Date: 4/25/2018 8:45:00 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..

Maria Williams
Date: 4/25/2018 7:28:00 PM

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

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/24/2018 1:44:00 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

Maria Williams
Date: 4/25/2018 12:35:00 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

FJ Thomas

Date: 4/23/2018 9:41:00 PM

Ahhh aloha kaikua'ana! (sister) ;*

Maria Williams
Date: 4/24/2018 12:25:00 AM

:) :) Hawaiian Soul Spirit Sister

Probir Gupta

Date: 4/23/2018 8:31:00 PM

Nice haiku ... Lively and lovely ...

Maria Williams
Date: 4/23/2018 8:34:00 PM

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

FJ Thomas

Date: 4/23/2018 5:59:00 PM

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

Maria Williams
Date: 4/23/2018 8:31:00 PM

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

Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/23/2018 12:50:00 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.

Maria Williams
Date: 4/23/2018 8:32:00 PM

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

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 4/22/2018 11:05:00 AM

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

Maria Williams
Date: 4/23/2018 3:24:00 AM

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

James Swartz

Date: 4/21/2018 7:52:00 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.

Maria Williams
Date: 4/23/2018 3:23:00 AM

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

Paul Callus

Date: 4/20/2018 2:02:00 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

Maria Williams
Date: 4/21/2018 10:40:00 PM

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

Martin Williams

Date: 4/20/2018 3:51:00 AM

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

Maria Williams
Date: 4/21/2018 10:39:00 PM

Thank you for your visit Martin...Maria

Akkina Downing

Date: 4/19/2018 7:56:00 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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