Jan Allison Poet Haiku

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Owl See You

crushing talons poised
owl swoops on unwary prey
moon hides behind clouds


5,7,5 checked with how many syllables
Owl Haiku Poetry Contest

sponsored by Robert James Liguori

submitted to 'BITE SIZE POEM no24'
Sponsored by Line Gauthier

10/16/21

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Pratap Roy October 31, 2021 at 7:46 PM Nicely captured; Liked it. God bless you.

Delice Arleen Skelly October 22, 2021 at 9:54 AM Very nice indeed...Delice Jan Allison October 24, 2021 at 2:50 PM Thanks Delice:-) hugs jan xx

Robert James Liguori October 19, 2021 at 3:55 PM Wonderful haiku... To no offense to the winners, this deserved a placement. I'm new to haikus and judging and did the best I could with the knowledge I had at the time. I agree with all the other comments as to the excellence here. Jan Allison October 20, 2021 at 1:53 PM thanks

Alexis Y. October 18, 2021 at 10:06 AM Hi Jan, This is just lovely:-) Alexis Jan Allison October 18, 2021 at 1:25 PM thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Raven Howell October 18, 2021 at 3:07 AM Jan, this owl haiku is one of the most beautiful I've read in a long time. Lovely! Jan Allison October 18, 2021 at 1:25 PM Thanks so much for your lovely comment Raven, it nose dived in the contest, hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso October 17, 2021 at 10:07 PM Beautiful poem Jan! Jan Allison October 18, 2021 at 1:22 PM So glad you appreciated it Art it got an n/a in he contest but hey ho so did many others:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf October 17, 2021 at 6:43 PM I'd hide too!! Well-captured, Jan! Jan Allison October 18, 2021 at 1:21 PM Thanks GW:-) hugs jan xx

Ann Foster October 17, 2021 at 4:32 PM Powerful... well written. Ann Jan Allison October 18, 2021 at 1:21 PM Thanks Ann:-) hugs jan xx

Rico Leffanta October 17, 2021 at 11:28 AM Well said! A good snatch invariably emerges from the shadows . . .. Jan Allison October 17, 2021 at 1:26 PM lol good one lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Tania Kitchin October 17, 2021 at 8:48 AM Nicely done Jan! hugs Jan Allison October 17, 2021 at 8:54 AM Thanks Tania, hope I have time to finish my spooky poem for you I'm struggling with one line lol:-) hugs Jan xx

David Kavanagh October 17, 2021 at 4:40 AM Even the moon is too scared to peep out, adding to the suspense, of this wonderful scenic haiku, brilliant writing, cheers David Jan Allison October 17, 2021 at 7:08 AM Thanks David, i will enter it in a different contest now see if it gains a win:-) hugs Jan xx

Harry Horsman October 17, 2021 at 1:54 AM Always love a truly written Haiku, Jan, when it has a juxtaposition, for its third line. Great subject, the Owl. Jan Allison October 17, 2021 at 3:22 AM Thanks Harry unfortunately the sponsor didn't like it, hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar October 16, 2021 at 10:26 PM I've seen owls in England. Unfortunately they refused to turn their heads. Jan Allison October 17, 2021 at 3:22 AM they are lovely birds Victor:-) hugs jan xx

Bj Legros Kelley October 16, 2021 at 10:20 PM I saw an owl just yesterday night, it was so awesome <3 I love your poem Jan, it is amazing! Jan Allison October 17, 2021 at 3:21 AM oh lucky you Ive not seen one in the wild since I was a child:-( hugs Jan xx

Evelyn Judy Buehler October 16, 2021 at 9:50 PM A fantastic haiku, Jan. It looks like a winner. :) Jan Allison October 17, 2021 at 3:21 AM It wasn't on the list but am happy with the poem being a proper haiku:-) hugs Jan xx

Jenna Logan October 16, 2021 at 8:18 PM It was a winning Haiku to me. Jan Allison October 17, 2021 at 3:20 AM Your comment means a lot jenna, I thought it was worthy of a place on the list - will try with Line instead lol :-) hugs jan xx

Mystic Rose Rose October 16, 2021 at 5:27 PM what a stunning photo and words ! Jan Allison October 17, 2021 at 3:19 AM Thanks Vie:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich October 16, 2021 at 4:24 PM the last line goes so well for juxtaposition here, Jan. WELL done Jan Allison October 16, 2021 at 4:51 PM I gave up counting how many times i wrote the last line lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Karen Jones October 16, 2021 at 3:47 PM What a great haiku and good luck. Jan Allison October 16, 2021 at 4:50 PM thanks Karen:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley October 16, 2021 at 2:54 PM Dear Jan, vivid imagery brings the action to life. Great last line balances the fierce two lines above it perfectly. A vibrant haiku. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan Jan Allison October 16, 2021 at 4:50 PM Thanks Susan:-) hugs Jan xx

Paulette Calasibetta October 16, 2021 at 1:43 PM Jan, a perfect haiku with panoramic imagery! A winner! Good luck in the contest. Blessings, Paulette Jan Allison October 16, 2021 at 4:50 PM thanks Paulette:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen October 16, 2021 at 12:25 PM - A strange creature the owl ... loves the "special face" - An excellent haiku ... best wishes in the contest - Have a lovely weekend ... take care (how is your mother?) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Anne-Lise Andresen October 16, 2021 at 1:21 PM - happy for your mother - good recovery to you, my friend ... stay warm <3 Jan Allison October 16, 2021 at 12:30 PM I adore owls they are such beautiful creatures, mum is doing fine now and i am able to visit. I am still tired after my chest infection but am so much better;-) hugs Jan xx

Michelle Faulkner October 16, 2021 at 12:21 PM I think that's the best title I've seen for this contest! (and the haiku is pretty good toi) GL in the competition- Jan Allison October 16, 2021 at 12:29 PM aww thanks Michelle, i did another poem with the same title and it was published in a book in Dubai by Cambridge university press:-) hugs Jan xx