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The Predator

a red-tailed hawk

                                            swoops down to snatch its prey --

                                                          a tiny dog barks.




written 2/20/12 for Charles Henderson's
Juxtaposition Haiku contest

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Chuck Novotny

Date: 3/30/2012 11:58:00 PM

I lived for many years with a nesting pair of Red-tail in my yard and this is a Most pleasant reminder of some great times. Thank you. - Chuck

James Fraser

Date: 2/25/2012 4:57:00 PM

Many a bird of Prey will await and take their opportunities to survive. Us humans will do this, for the sake of it. This act, lowers us down the species list, where we belong. <*> Images of reality emit strongly in this short poetic piece Kim, many congratulations are in order. Have a most lovely weekend :) xx

Kash Poet

Date: 2/24/2012 6:53:00 AM

Kim,congrats on your win .Loved your haiku.

Gwendolen Song

Date: 2/24/2012 5:59:00 AM

I bet you caught this view from your own kitchen window while doing dishes, right?...lol..You captured a true nature-lover's moment in this haiku. Congrats on its success!! Love, Gwendolen.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 2/24/2012 5:41:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Charles' Haiku contest Kim. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/23/2012 9:13:00 PM

Hey, Kim, I just saw this and now it's on the list. BIG congrats to you. I really enjoyed it.

Charles Henderson

Date: 2/23/2012 6:28:00 PM

Kim, thank you for your very good haiku entered my contest. Competition was stiff, and on another day, this could have been number one. I look forward to seeing many more of your poems.