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such a proud peacock someone ruffles his feathers... he lets fly with words Haiku Senryu October writing Challenge sponsored by Dear heart a k a Broken Wings 10/25/18

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Constance La France

Date: 10/30/2018 3:06:00 PM

Jan, congratulations on your win in my contest ~

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2018 6:55:00 PM

Thanks so much Constance:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/28/2018 12:21:00 PM

Cute and clever as can be! Congrats on your win, Jan. Best wishes, Gershon

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2018 1:31:00 PM

Thanks so much Gershon:-) hugs Jan xx

Charles Messina

Date: 10/28/2018 9:44:00 AM

Love this, Jan...Congratulations on your win...hugs // Charlie xx

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2018 1:31:00 PM

Thanks Charlie, love the new avatar... i will always hide behind my dragonfly:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/27/2018 5:39:00 PM

Love your word play, Jan. Clever as always, my friend. Congrats.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2018 1:30:00 PM

Thanks Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 10/27/2018 4:59:00 PM

I had no doubt this would be on the winners' list, Jan! Congratulations on yet another podium finish. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2018 1:29:00 PM

Thanks Paul I enter fewer and fewer contests these days:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/27/2018 3:24:00 PM

Back with congrats Jan Tom.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2018 1:29:00 PM

Thanks Tom:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/27/2018 3:16:00 PM

- Congratulations on your great Senryu win, Jan :) - Best wishes for a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/27/2018 6:17:00 PM

thanks Anne-Lise have a wonderful weekend too:-):-) hugs Jan xx

Vladislav Raven

Date: 10/27/2018 4:11:00 AM

Hi Jan, loved the content of your Senryu. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Jan Allison
Date: 10/27/2018 6:17:00 PM

thanks Mike:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 10/27/2018 12:51:00 AM

Like :-)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/27/2018 6:16:00 PM

thanks Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/26/2018 12:01:00 PM

Nice!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/27/2018 4:44:00 AM

thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

John Lawless

Date: 10/26/2018 10:46:00 AM

..it has been said: "Today's peacock can be tomorrows feather duster." Cute Senryu Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 10/27/2018 4:44:00 AM

lol John:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 10/26/2018 9:56:00 AM

Very nice last line Jan....Gl in the contest..

Jan Allison
Date: 10/26/2018 9:58:00 AM

Thanks Joseph:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/26/2018 4:33:00 AM

- Some exalt themselves in an excessive manner, Jan :) - Well done and luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/26/2018 9:58:00 AM

Thanks Anne-Lise:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/26/2018 2:43:00 AM

Know many like that, avoid them like the plague. Lol. Good luck. Tom.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/26/2018 4:17:00 AM

Me too Tom:-) hugs Jan xx

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 10/26/2018 1:51:00 AM

A cheering write that lends itself to depths! Enjoyed reading.. Pleased and honoured to know you and read your poetry Jan.. warmest regards.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/26/2018 4:16:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by Besma:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/26/2018 1:16:00 AM

This senryu brings to mind a few Jan. I Love your play on words! : )

Jan Allison
Date: 10/26/2018 1:19:00 AM

Thanks Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/25/2018 9:22:00 PM

so funny, I very corny poem!!!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/26/2018 12:22:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed Art:-) hugs Jan xx

Matthew Anish

Date: 10/25/2018 8:43:00 PM

I think you meant "birdbrain" as a compliment here. Nice short work! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Jan Allison
Date: 10/26/2018 12:21:00 AM

lol Matthew:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 10/25/2018 4:54:00 PM

This is a good one, Jan. I can relate it to a few persons, but as you say, it's best to leave it open to interpretation:) Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 10/25/2018 6:49:00 PM

It was just written as word play and started with the title but yes it can be open to interpretation:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/25/2018 4:34:00 PM

i don't know if you had anyone in mind when you wrote this, jan, but someone sure came to my mind as i read it! either way, it's a great poem - good luck in the contest...

Jan Allison
Date: 10/25/2018 4:41:00 PM

Oh gosh I guess it could be taken that way - I best leave it open to interpretation for the reader lol:-) hugs Jan xx

P.S. Awtry

Date: 10/25/2018 3:54:00 PM

very nicely done :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/25/2018 4:08:00 PM

Thanks:-) hugs Jan x

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 10/25/2018 3:41:00 PM

One loud squacker! Cute Senryu :)) xomo!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/25/2018 3:45:00 PM

thanks Mo:-) I think the contest will fill quickly and posted this poem today along with another i posted earlier today. I do like to try and get a few reads and comments but have another poem for tomorrow:-) hugs Jan xx