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Time To Dine

renard slyly skulks
in the leafy undergrowth
success… dinnertime!

Renard - traditional french word for fox

27th May 2015

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Pandita Sietesantos

June 2, 2015 at 5:41 PM

I remember stories of Renard the Fox - just a sly, funny fellow! Crafty Haiku that brings him clearly to life! I enjoyed it and love it! Pandita

Jan Allison

June 2, 2015 at 5:45 PM

Thanks for the lovely comment Pandita:-) Hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso

May 29, 2015 at 7:29 PM

You have no idea how this makes me laugh but you will as you will laugh even more!!!!!

Jan Allison

May 29, 2015 at 7:32 PM

oh heck Arthur your other comment made me burst the flood barrier lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

James Fraser

May 29, 2015 at 6:37 PM

Reminds me of 'Johnny the Fox' Thin Lizzy 1977 Rock Style ;-) hugs, James xxx

Jan Allison

May 29, 2015 at 7:13 PM

I was lucky enough to see Thin Lizzy when I was about 18 - memorable concert as my sister had a broken arm:-) Hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

May 29, 2015 at 5:30 PM

Hi Jan! A sly fox rarely goes hungry! No wonder Aesop so often referred to him in his fables. Hope you too find success with this haiku, if it's for a contest. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

May 29, 2015 at 5:33 PM

It's just a fun write Paul - we have no foxes on the Island:-) Hugs Jan xx

Sandip Goswami

May 28, 2015 at 10:44 PM

I have understood the open meanings of the Haiku. Now I am trying to understand inner meaning. Indian Foxes are not vegetarians! All are not saints that go to church. Best wishes from my heart.

Jan Allison

May 29, 2015 at 1:12 AM

Fox lurking in the undergrowth - finds it's prey that was also hiding:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley

May 27, 2015 at 11:22 PM

Lovely pounce at the end. Nice to see you Haikuing (Haikuing? Can I get away with that?), Jan. #7. Viv x

Jan Allison

May 28, 2015 at 2:32 AM

You Mr Viv can get away with anything lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

May 27, 2015 at 10:56 PM

this is cute, dear!!! I like how you used a different word for fox.

Jan Allison

May 28, 2015 at 2:31 AM

Thanks Andrea:-) Hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos

May 27, 2015 at 8:31 PM

"That's Amore"

Jan Allison

May 28, 2015 at 2:30 AM

Thanks Judy - we don't have any foxes on our little Island - we used to see them occasionally when we lived in the UK:-) Hugs Jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

May 27, 2015 at 7:31 PM

Wonderful haiku, Jan, and I love the French variation for fox! Hugs, Rhonda

Jan Allison

May 28, 2015 at 2:29 AM

Thanks Rhonda lovely to see you back:-) Hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton

May 27, 2015 at 7:15 PM

very good take on a fox Jan love it hugs 7

Jan Allison

May 28, 2015 at 2:29 AM

Thanks so much Shadow:-) Hugs Jan xx

Catherine Labeau

May 27, 2015 at 6:59 PM

a renard a beauty of the night as always it keep you interested when you see it after your chicken are gone

Jan Allison

May 28, 2015 at 2:28 AM

They are stunning creatures but do cause problems especially to farmers. We do not have any foxes on our little Island:-) Hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer

May 27, 2015 at 6:10 PM

wonderful, jan! i learned something, too - never heard the word renard...

Jan Allison

May 28, 2015 at 2:27 AM

Thanks Ilene that is why I put the additional comment too:-) Hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

May 27, 2015 at 5:15 PM

Oh, this is wonderful Jan! The imagery your haiku visually creates in my mind is beautiful! 7

Jan Allison

May 28, 2015 at 2:26 AM

Thank you Connie I deliberately didn't post an image with this one:-) Hugs jan xx

Thomas Martin

May 27, 2015 at 4:07 PM

Have always been fascinated with foxes. Have a rescue dog, half Pomeranian and half Shepard that looks like a renard!

Jan Allison

May 27, 2015 at 4:10 PM

Oh really how wonderful Thomas - we do not have any foxes or badgers or squirrels on our little Island:-( Hugs Jan xx

Sneha Rv

May 27, 2015 at 12:38 PM

Hehe!! I loved the description!! :D :D

Jan Allison

May 27, 2015 at 2:01 PM

Thanks so much Sneha:-) Hugs jan xx

Kp Nunez

May 27, 2015 at 12:14 PM

Suspenseful haiku moment, Jan. 7! Hugs! Kim

Jan Allison

May 27, 2015 at 2:01 PM

Thanks so much for your comment Kim:-) Hugs Jan xx

Emile Pinet

May 27, 2015 at 10:51 AM

Your poem employs the technique of "show not tell" and the effect is dramatic. Emile. #7

Jan Allison

May 27, 2015 at 10:56 AM

Thank you Emile that is what I was trying to achieve:-) Hugs Jan xx

M. L. Kiser

May 27, 2015 at 9:59 AM

I love the way you've captured the hunger.

Jan Allison

May 27, 2015 at 10:06 AM

Thanks so much Ml I am trying hard with my imagery to show not tell:-) Hugs jan xx

Nette Onclaud

May 27, 2015 at 9:10 AM

what an appetite... great 'ku, jan!.. huggs

Jan Allison

May 27, 2015 at 9:14 AM

Thanks Nette:-) Hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick

May 27, 2015 at 7:36 AM

Interesting Haiku..If for a contest reads like a winner to me..Way to go ..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Jan Allison

May 27, 2015 at 7:40 AM

It's just for fun Sara :-) Hugs jan xx

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