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The Fox, the Wolf, the Coyote,

The Fox:

1.  the blare of the horn
     snooty hooves of  fire red coats...
     panting for my life

2.  briar rabbit ears
     twisting in my angry grip...
     more tall tales are told

3.  a hen in my mouth
     a farmer without his gun...
     life can be so good

     The Wolf:

1.  silver sinews coil
     full moon permits me to speak...
     shivers for all men

2.  my proud bloody coat
     clings to young Navaho skin...
     tales of my demise

3.  the grind of tractors
     growl grief to my amber eyes...
     leave my land alone

     The Coyote:

1.  mangy vermin shriek
     pelts darken with scarlet smear...
     ranchers open fire

2.  mere morsels to munch
     lupine snap shears of warning...
     always last in line

3.  roy rodgers singing
     cactus cattle and trail dust...
     my chorus off key

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Poet Destroyer A Date: 5/31/2011 11:54:00 PM gk.j.~ CONGRATULATIONS!! In my contest, and thank you for supporting my contest. I had a great time reading and judging every entry in my contest. Thanks for being among all my chosen winners. have a great one,.. Poet D. Login to Reply

Skat A Date: 5/31/2011 11:46:00 PM congrats on your awesome contest entry luv*Skat Login to Reply

Joe Maverick Date: 5/31/2011 5:32:00 PM Good to read you Gerard, and good to see you in the top ten for P D's contest! Login to Reply

Gautami Phookan Date: 5/31/2011 11:03:00 AM Enjoyed these beautifully done haikus. Congrats Gerard on your win in pd's contest. gautami Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 5/31/2011 7:08:00 AM Congratulations on your placement in P.D's contest Gerard. Love, Carol Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 5/30/2011 8:32:00 PM Congrats Gerard on your super win in PD's contest with this clever creative write about her mystique my friend.. enjoy with luv.. Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 5/30/2011 8:13:00 PM original! super cheers for the fine spot, gerard! :) huggs Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 5/30/2011 5:59:00 PM Congratulations on the win in the contest of p.d. gerard Login to Reply

John Loving Iii Date: 1/5/2011 7:33:00 PM it took a time or two but now i get its meaning. john Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 12/30/2010 7:50:00 PM ESPN says Cower wants Miami or Houston ... but the Giants could use his know how.. the Steelers did well with him as head coach for years.. but the fans did not like him at all.. think Philly is done.. yeah... Joey Flacco is my next door neighbor here so have to root for Ravens too ... but what about Falcons luv? they seem to be the cream team to beat these days... Saints had their day ..time for new team to win.. do u like Brady and the Pats? NO for me..luv.. Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 12/30/2010 4:17:00 AM I enjoyed reading your excellent poetry this morning Gerard. The best to you in the contest. I will be back after the New Year to read more of your poetry. Wishing you a very Happy New Year. Love, Carol Login to Reply

Hathor Ammutlinra Date: 12/30/2010 2:21:00 AM Wonderful haiku's of different dog breeds'' (luck in the contest)''Lin~Ra Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 12/29/2010 8:14:00 PM Super brilliant write Gerard my friend and PD will absolutely luv this entry.. luv roy rodgers singing .. recalling the old cowboy movies with those gorgeous stallions they rode.. good luck my friend in the contest..with luv.. Login to Reply

Eiken Laan Date: 12/29/2010 4:09:00 PM Really great haiku, wonderful Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 12/29/2010 3:44:00 PM Hey! Gerard stopping by 2 say HI! & wishing everyone one big happy new years. Good luck in P.D.'s contest~ Luv Sidney LeeAnn Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 12/29/2010 3:42:00 PM Enjoyed reading your work..Reads like winning material to me..I especially like the last line...I am glad that I chose this one to read this eve..Sara Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 12/29/2010 3:25:00 PM Nice haiku on all the three animals with apt images, Good luck in the contest, Gerard Login to Reply