Comment from Father Flaps

Exceptional

Good evenin', Deano
I'm having a hard time to write lately (too tired from shoveling two blizzards this week), and almost as hard a time to review anything. Nothing striking me tonight, but then I came across this one... and you never fail me. I enjoyed your presentation on this one, and especially the double entendre, frog in my throat". Good one! Bats give me the creeps, like rats and snakes.
You've got some nice alliteration there with "v" and "b",
"vile vampire bat becomes"
Keep up the good work!
your fan,
Kimbob

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2017

Thanks for reading my Haiku Club Challenge entry for mammals, Kimbob.
I sincerely appreciate the thoughtful comments and six star review.
Take care, my friend, and thanks again! I'm glad that you liked this one.

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

Now Dean, in my book you get the prize for the funniest haiku I have ever read. Nice going and thanks for the chuckle. Blessings, Patricia

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2017

Hahaha, that's good enough for me, Patricia.
Thanks for your review, I'm glad it made you laugh.

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

Hah!!! I just love this!! Very clever, 'a frog in his throat!' You write simply amazing haiku's...this one is no exception! Blessings...

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2017

Thanks, Judy!

reply by Irish Rain on 17-Feb-2017

You too!!!

Comment from Jumbo J

Excellent

Hi Dean,
yes, a very witty and clever construction... it brought an instant smile to my face... which I find rare in this style and format... as always, beautifully presented, great job, loved it!

With our thoughts we create,
a clearing croak.
James.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2017

Thanks, James.
That's really all I set out to do in the writing of this. Hopefully make people smile and laugh a little.
Much obliged.
~Dean

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

You never cease to amaze me with your ability to mix horror and humor. Excellent verse. Some great alliteration in that second line with "v" vile & vampire, "b" bat & becomes. Nice assonance of "a" in vampire & bat. Love the double meaning of the frog in his throat.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2017

Well...at least I'm amazing somebody, Debi, heh-heh.
I'm really glad you enjoyed this, and I appreciate your thoughtful review.
Enjoy your weekend.
~Dean :)

Comment from mermaids

Exceptional

I love this poem. The much maligned vampire bat has her place in nature and your poem makes her come alive. Excellent use of words to show the vampire bat having a much needed dinner.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2017

Thank you very much for reading and reviewing my haiku for the Haiku Club Challenge on mammals, Elaine.
I am very grateful for the encouraging comments and the positive feedback.
Thank you too for the stellar rating, I'm glad to you you felt it worthy.
More than anything else, I'm just really pleased to know that you enjoyed it.

Comment from Ridley Williams

Exceptional

Hey, Dean,

I honestly threw my head back and laughed at your beautifully presented thought in this haiku...vile vampire bat, indeed! Of course, you know the poor guy is just trying to survive like everyone else, so it's hard to throw rocks at his eating habits. (I've got a couple of old mining buddies that I'd rather not watch eat, also, lol).
Nice set-up for the great satori line, Deano....and damn, with a frog in his throat, I hope he doesn't croak! (yep, I said that;)
This one should make the book easily; thanks for the laugh!
Mr. Bill

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2017

Thank you very much for reading and reviewing my haiku for the Haiku Club Challenge on mammals, Bill.
I am very grateful for the encouraging comments and the positive feedback.
Thank you too for the stellar rating, I'm glad to you you felt it worthy.
More than anything else, I'm just really pleased to know that you enjoyed it.

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

Now this one really has an 'aha' moment along with a little chuckle as well. LOL :)

Excellently written haiku Dean.

teresa

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2017

Thanks, Teresa!

Comment from June Sargent

Excellent

OK...I'm attempting to review a poem by someone who is clearly a master of haiku and many other forms of poetry. Just wanted to say the photo was kind of creepy, but the words were witty and perfectly described the dark side of jungle life. Enjoyed it.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2017

Geesh, June. I'm a Jack of All trades but a Master of None.
Like everyone else, I just put everything I have at my disposal into whatever I write, then hope for the best.
But I'm hardly a "Master", LOL.
Thanks so much for your thoughtful review.
Enjoy you're weekend.
~Dean

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I'm glad you were inspired by the challenge and found another grisly artwork to reinforce your theme. Your use of wordplay and alliteration was very clever and appealing in this 5-7-5 haiku. Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2017

Thanks, Joan!
Cheers...