Thursday, January 8, 2015

Poetry Friday


                               
A grassy canal 
the crocodile's domicile
eyes glaring at me.

Thanks for reading. 

 The Poetry Friday Roundup is hosted today by Tabatha Yeatts at The Opposite of Indifference.
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35 comments:

  1. Theresa MilsteinJanuary 8, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    This made me smile. I wonder if anyone has ever done a picture book of haikus about animals. If not, we need one!

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  2. Robyn CampbellJanuary 8, 2015 at 11:14 PM

    I think there are. But there might be room for more. Thanks, my friend.

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  3. Sally MurphyJanuary 9, 2015 at 3:31 AM

    Love it, Robyn. The near-rhyme of 'crocodile's domicile' is clever.

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  4. Robyn CampbellJanuary 9, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    Hey Sally. Thank you. I hoped someone would comment on that.

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  5. Carol VarsalonaJanuary 9, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    Lyrical! Great to have you as part of the Poetry Friday Community. Welcome!

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  6. AnneJanuary 9, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    Nice! Made me think of the Florida Crocodile's in the grassy canals.

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  7. Sangay DubaJanuary 9, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    lovely~

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  8. DMSJanuary 9, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Nice! Made me think of Lee's book Alligators Overheard. I know this is about crocodiles- but the words got my mind thinking in all different directions. Beautiful in its simplicity. :)
    ~Jess

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  9. Donna SmithJanuary 9, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Short and sweet! Happy to meet you!

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  10. TabathaJanuary 9, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    Is this the beginning of an adventure or (gulp) the end of one?? Thanks for sharing your haiku, Robyn!

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  11. clarbojahnJanuary 9, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    Youve got gerate visuals there my friend! Really wild.

    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  12. izaJanuary 9, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    Nicely done, Robyn!

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  13. Hilary Melton-ButcherJanuary 9, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    Hi Robyn - yes .. those eyes ... they are stationary til they move mighty fast ... and those teethly pegs ... this is a delightful Friday poem .. cheers Hilary

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  14. Catherine JohnsonJanuary 9, 2015 at 6:14 PM

    So nice to see you join Poetry Friday, Robyn. Love your haiku!

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  15. Mary LeeJanuary 9, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    I, too, love the sound of "crocodile's domocile!" Welcome to Poetry Friday!

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  16. Caryn CaldwellJanuary 9, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    Ooh! Very nice! Love the way the words flow together, and the rhythm they create -- not to mention that perfect image! (AND the fact that the banner even matches the topic!)

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  17. Yvette CarolJanuary 9, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    Really well done!

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  18. LynNerdKelleyJanuary 9, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    Good going! You're a gifted poet!

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  19. Teresa RobesonJanuary 9, 2015 at 10:54 PM

    Cool poem, Robyn...made me look behind me! :)

    Are you keeping up with MOP? I'm several days behind already. Gah!!

    Have a good weekend, dear! xoxox

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  20. CarolJanuary 10, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    Welcome to Poetry Friday! I agree with several others- crocodile domicile is just about as close to perfect word choice as you can come! I look forward to reading more of your poetry!

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  21. Stephanie FarisJanuary 10, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    So much said with so little!

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  22. Bridget MageeJanuary 10, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Welcome, Robyn! Your tiny poem packed a wallop!

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    Nice poem, Robyn.

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    Wonderful, Robyn!!!! And welcome to Poetry Friday. They are such a supportive bunch :-)

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  25. DoraineJanuary 10, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Nice work. Welcome!

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  26. Buffy SilvermanJanuary 10, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    Love the pairing of crocodile and domicile--fun to say!

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  27. KeriJanuary 11, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    Welcome to the Poetry Friday community! You certainly arrived with a snap and a shiver!

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  28. GatheringBooksJanuary 11, 2015 at 5:59 PM

    Hi there Robyn! Welcome to Poetry Friday - I wouldn't want to see those glaring eyes though! :)

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    That's a great haiku!
    It gives a wonderful feel
    that makes you turn 'round!
    ~Erik
    :D

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  30. H. R. SinclairJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    Very nice, but the orange is hard on my eyes. I'm fighting the flu so just about everything is. :(

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  31. J Lenni DornerJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    Oooh. A "Dunn, dunnn, dunnnnnnnn" ending! Cool.
    Snaps fingers in praise.

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  32. Crystal CollierJanuary 14, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    *gulp* I love how quickly you build this. Each line increases the tension, and I find myself mentally standing in the swampland of Florida, wondering if I can run fast enough.

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  33. M PaxJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    I find myself tiptoeing away... I read that they can run pretty fast on land. So yeah, I'd be running.

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  34. Karen LangeJanuary 15, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    I like this one! I really need to try this. You inspire me! :) xo

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  35. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesJanuary 19, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    Hi Robyn. How nice to find you dipping a toe in the Poetry Friday waters! Fortunately, no glaring crocodile eyes here. Looking forward to seeing more from you in the coming weeks.

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