Judy Ball Poet Haiku

Thoughts From Both Sides of the Fence

THE MAN:

He sits quietly,
Warm in his beautiful coat.
What is he thinking.



THE MONKEY:

Sitting here alone,
Contemplating lifes meaning.
Freaking cold out here.


                                       







For Natural And Beyond Contest by John Freeman  --  Aug. 21,2011

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Poet Destroyer A July 29, 2014 at 6:02 PM Judy, enjoying this one again... A nicely done Haiku.... LINDA

Jack Horne September 7, 2011 at 5:12 PM LOL, witty piece, Judy. Never heard of Delta Dawn - my poem was about Dickens' character - perhaps the song was about her too?

John Freeman August 30, 2011 at 9:48 PM Judy, a belated congratulations on your certainly worthy poem's win. I have been so busy renovating my old home, I just haven't had time to do much commenting. Agape, Moses Judy Ball August 30, 2011 at 9:58 PM Thanks so much Moses. God Bless, JB

Kash Poet August 29, 2011 at 10:02 PM Congrats Judy on your win in john's contest.

Sara Kendrick August 29, 2011 at 6:27 PM Congrats on your win..Sara

Dr.Ram Mehta August 29, 2011 at 6:02 PM Congratulations on the win in the contest of John, Judy

Carolyn Devonshire August 29, 2011 at 3:09 PM Judy, you took a unique approach and I love it! Had to laugh at what the monkey said. Congratulations on your win in John's contest! Love, Carolyn

John Beam August 29, 2011 at 2:15 PM congrats on win yes very clever

Carol Sunshine Brown August 29, 2011 at 7:38 AM Congratulations on your well deserved placement in John Moses Freeman's "Natural and Beyond" contest Judy. Love, Carol

Joyce Johnson August 28, 2011 at 11:48 PM Very clever Judy. Congratulations. Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 28, 2011 at 11:38 PM Congrats Judy on your super win with this poignant piece for contest entry my friend.. amazing lines..

S.Jagathsimhan Nair August 28, 2011 at 10:25 PM congrats on the win, jag

Kabuteng P.Ink K. August 28, 2011 at 1:27 PM Very interesting take on the contest, Judy :) Could very be possible that these are what they are thinking! :D

Poet Destroyer A August 25, 2011 at 11:52 PM well i can't see what the mans thoughts are, but i surely feel the freaking cold where the monkey sits... wow! truly enjoyed~ a good thoughtful haiku to read before i head out.. have a good one,..p.d. Judy Ball August 26, 2011 at 12:28 AM Thanks my friend. The man is wondering what the monkey is thinking.

Matthew Anish August 25, 2011 at 11:33 PM Short pieces which capture the imagination. Peace & Love Matthew Anish Judy Ball August 25, 2011 at 11:34 PM Thanks so much my friend. God Bless, JB

Sara Kendrick August 24, 2011 at 9:53 AM Enjoyed your comparison...Reads like a winner to me..Good luck in the contest..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara Judy Ball August 24, 2011 at 5:06 PM Thanks Sara. God Bless, JB

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 23, 2011 at 10:05 PM great analogies and parallels Judy my friend.. good luck in the contest.. surely will catch John's eye.. Judy Ball August 24, 2011 at 5:29 PM Thanks Linda. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB

Kash Poet August 22, 2011 at 5:14 PM Very nice Judy.Best wishes. Judy Ball August 22, 2011 at 11:17 PM Thanks so much my friend. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Russell Sivey August 22, 2011 at 1:03 AM Very well written Haiku! I've been back into writing several Haikus as well! I wonder how many "good" ones I've written! Well you can chalk your number up one as this is definitely a good one!! I really enjoyed reading it tonight!! Judy Ball August 22, 2011 at 1:09 AM Thanks so much my friend. This is supposed to be thoughts from both the man and the monkey. Hope it comes across that way. God Bless, JB