Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

A week ago, Friday night it was cold enough in Texas that we had a fire in our fire place. It was wonderful and cozy. I really enjoyed reading your poem.

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2017

Thank you so very much, my friend~Debbie

Comment from mountainwriter49

Excellent

HI, Debbie,

You're on a haiku roll this week! I enjoyed this haiku about the fire. I had coffee by my fireplace this morning. You've captured another moment in time with this one, and the satori is excellent. I must admit I did ponder if the use of 'lick' was personification of the flames, but decided it was not after consulting a dictionary.

Now you have me wanting some freshly cooked pancakes from Cracker Barrel!

-Ray

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2017

Thank you, my friend. I thought of that too, but decided it was okay as they appear to lick the logs. Take care, Ray~Debbie

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Debbie,

This is a fun poem about fireplace logs that pop and crackle. The satori is wise and insightful and made me smile. I liked it quite a lot. Thanks!!

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2017

Thank you so very much, Robin. Take care, my friend~Debbie

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

Oh how cute! Licking the maple logs in the fireplace...that is so unique! Great picture also, this haiku is one of the best I've read. Blessings...

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2017

Thank you so very much. Take care, my friend~Debbie

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

Unseasoned wood. Creosote. Plugged flue. Disaster. Just padding my review, since unless I do a checklist of Haiku parameters, all I could say is, excellent.

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2017

Thank you, my friend~Debbie

Comment from heyjude

Excellent

Debbie, I like this. It gave me something to smile about. I love that last line... hot syrup. This is a really good one for the haiku boom

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2017

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it, my friend~Debbie

Comment from ~Dovey

Excellent

Hi Debbie,

You've conjured up such a delightful image in this haiku, I can almost feel the heat from the fireplace and savor the scent of the syrup.

Great job!

Kim

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2017

It made me really want pancakes. Thank you, my friend~Debbie

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written haiku about fire. When we are in control of a fire we can use it to our favor and pleasure to enjoy delicious foods and drinks.

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2017

Thank you, my friend~Debbie

Comment from Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens

Excellent

Hi Debbie,
I enjoyed your little poem.
It looks like the fire we had last night in
our fireplace. The flames did lick, however,
the oak logs did not provide the hot syrup
you mentioned.
Nicely done, :) Carolyn

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2017

Thank you, my friend. I have a gas fireplace which I love to use on the cold nights. No syrup there either. Writing thism ade me really hungrey for sausage and pancakes, LOL~Debbie

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Terrific job with your haiku, debbie. Two concrete images that are easy to imagine and of course some hot maple syrup is always a treat.

Super job and excellent addition to the book.

Gloria

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2017

Thank you so very much, my friend. Now I need to make pancakes and sausage for breakfast, LOL~Debbie