L Milton Hankins Poet Haiku

Rowdy Rodents

bounciest bundles
natural entertainers
my rowdy rodents

THIRD PLACE WINNER
written February 1, 2022
especially for "Squirrel Haiku" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Robert James Liguori

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Bill Baker February 20, 2022 at 10:17 AM Cute Haiku, Milt. Bill

Connie Marcum Wong February 4, 2022 at 8:40 PM I am happy to see this fun haiku receive a podium win Milton. Congratulations! Blessings xxoo L Milton Hankins February 4, 2022 at 9:53 PM Thank you, Connie. I appreciate your congrats.

Paula Goldsmith February 4, 2022 at 8:04 AM Congratulations on your Squirrel Haiku win. Right on all three. Have a great/blessed day............ L Milton Hankins February 4, 2022 at 8:31 AM Paula, thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. It is truly well-received.

John Watt February 3, 2022 at 5:37 PM I agree Milton, they are natural entertainers... always fun to watch. Congrats on your podium win for this fun and observant haiku ~ John L Milton Hankins February 3, 2022 at 7:13 PM Thanks, John, for your very nice compliment and congratulations.

I Am Anaya February 3, 2022 at 12:00 PM Congrats, aren't they such rowdy critters, they bark! L Milton Hankins February 3, 2022 at 12:20 PM They are quite fun to watch, I Am Anaya. I've never heard one bark in my backyard, but I suppose they can if alarmed.

Robert James Liguori February 3, 2022 at 11:42 AM Your poem characterized those rowdy rodents perfectly. Congrats on your placement. L Milton Hankins February 3, 2022 at 12:21 PM Thanks so much, Robert. I really enjoyed writing for your contest.

Sam Kauffman February 3, 2022 at 10:50 AM Congrats Milt on your win with whimsy in rowdiness! L Milton Hankins February 3, 2022 at 10:58 AM Thanks, Sam. I do love my rowdy rodents!

Jan Allison February 3, 2022 at 10:48 AM fun poem with wonderful alliteration Milton, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx L Milton Hankins February 3, 2022 at 10:58 AM Thank you, Jan. Always good to hear from you.

Caren Krutsinger February 3, 2022 at 8:01 AM I want to say these are squirrels or rabbits! L Milton Hankins February 3, 2022 at 8:53 AM Squirrels really do bounce. I've never seen a rabbit bounce. They hop! Eh?

Harry Horsman February 3, 2022 at 7:17 AM Love your Rowdy Rodents, Milton, and honoured to be place with this company in the contest. L Milton Hankins February 3, 2022 at 8:58 AM Well, thank you, harry. You are so kind to say that!

Krish Radhakrishna February 3, 2022 at 2:16 AM Congrats on your win, Milton! great Haiku! L Milton Hankins February 3, 2022 at 8:58 AM Thank you, Krish. I enjoyed writing it. I do love my squirrels.

Brian Sambourne February 2, 2022 at 7:58 PM Congratulations Milton! I especially like the alliteration. Be well. Brian L Milton Hankins February 2, 2022 at 8:32 PM I'm glad you enjoyed my little tribute to my backyard critters, Brian.

Gershon Wolf February 2, 2022 at 7:57 PM Gee, maybe you can write a song titled 'It's Rowdy Rodent Time,' to the tune of 'It's Howdy Doody Time.' ~ Full of Ideas, Hot Air, and Baloney Sausage (not necessarily in that order) L Milton Hankins February 2, 2022 at 8:32 PM (chuckling) PERFECT! said Judge Judy!

Beata Agustin February 2, 2022 at 7:17 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me virtually delight in squirrels... since I haven't seen one yet in its natural habitat (except in the zoo once). God bless you. L Milton Hankins February 2, 2022 at 7:19 PM Beata, they are marvelous, lovable little critters, but still rodents, as no one ever should forget.

Janice Canerdy February 2, 2022 at 6:18 PM Great haiku, Milton. A huge CONGRATS on your win! Janice L Milton Hankins February 2, 2022 at 6:54 PM Thank you so much, Janice. I appreciate hearing from you.

Andrea Dietrich February 2, 2022 at 3:54 PM Awesome, Milt. Big congrats L Milton Hankins February 2, 2022 at 5:28 PM Thanks, Andrea. I do love those critters!

Connie Marcum Wong February 2, 2022 at 10:45 AM I agree, they are great to watch. Best of luck in the contest. Blessings xxoo L Milton Hankins February 2, 2022 at 10:48 AM Thank you, Connie. Yes, indeed, they are. And, as long as they stay in the backyard and don't try to get into my attic, they are welcome as rain!

Ann Peck February 2, 2022 at 9:38 AM Oh, that's perfect, Milton! They are entertaining, for sure. Best of luck in contest!

Delice Arleen Skelly February 2, 2022 at 8:47 AM Loving this contest, such captivating creatures. Always smile when I get to see one speeding up a tree…Delice L Milton Hankins February 2, 2022 at 8:55 AM I always enjoy their antics myself, Delice. Thanks for your thoughts.

Mike Gentile February 2, 2022 at 6:14 AM I really enjoy watching the squirrels and so does my pup!! Terrific entry for the contest Milt! Good Luck! L Milton Hankins February 2, 2022 at 8:57 AM Thank you, Mike. I'll bet. My dogs have always enjoyed chasing them, but I always wondered what they would do if they caught one! My dogs were always tiny little fellows, so I'm sure the squirrels could hold their own.

Anselmo Boles February 1, 2022 at 7:20 PM Let's do it and call our band, "The Souper Dupers!" Milt. Wacha think? Lol! **This is an answer to your suggestion on Ken Rone's site.** Rowdy Rodents; funny!...ab L Milton Hankins February 1, 2022 at 7:22 PM Thanks, Anselmo, I can do keyboards! I'm game!

Bryan Norton February 1, 2022 at 5:58 PM Sounds like a bundle of fun to me! Good luck in the contest. Your friend, Bryan L Milton Hankins February 1, 2022 at 6:54 PM Bryan, they really are, and I get a great deal of pleasure out of watching them foraging around the yard and always with a wary eye out for feral cats and other predators.