Comment from Lu Saluna

Exceptional

this does qualify as 'ghastly', I haven't seen anything quite like, ever....
With those pointy teeth, he probably eats other fish though, nice to know humans are safe, bet his nose gets in the way.
Great word economy, very vivid imagery. You have used concrete language and is very descriptive. I admit, I would have looked up a Goblin Shark to understand the haiku without the image because I have never heard of it but that is okay. Then it would have been snap, "aha" this shark is not harmful to humans.
Really well done, I like this one, very much!

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017

Thanks so much, Lu, and I'm really glad you enjoyed this!
I appreciate the thoughtful words and generous six.
Sorry for the delay in responding.
I'm very grateful for your support.
~Dean

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

Nice ungill-ty conscience, that's good. Great job and thought on this one, has no guilt as he hunts his meals/ Thanks for the share and have a great day

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2017

Thanks for reading, William.
It's appreciated as always.
~Dean

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Well, thanks again for introducing me to yet another intriguing animal. I like the word play on "ungill-ty" instead of "unguilty." But it has gills, right? Being a fish and all. I seriously doubt it has conscience but it's fun to imagine!

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2017

Thanks for reading, lyenochka.
It's appreciated as always.
~Dean

Comment from Rasmine

Excellent

Dean,
Good poem! I'm trying my best to keep up here. The goblin shark is a cool creature. Love the way it snaps its jaws over its prey. I just had to erase a whole bunch of lines--fell asleep. LOL
I need to go to sleep so gn :)

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2017

Thanks for reading, Rasmine.
It's appreciated as always.
~Dean

Comment from pharp

Excellent

Nicely done my friend, plus you made me laugh; the music always catch my husband off guard. Excellent job in the penning of this very "sharp" Haiku, love the satori line. (oh dear, I was trying to make a funny but silly me, "shark" is not spelled sharp) Thanks for sharing your author's notes, I always learn something new, whether the Goblin is a fish or "shark", it is a very scary and quite strange looking creature. Trying to be nice and not call the poor Goblin ugly. Lots of love and thanks for sharing.....Blessings....Portia

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2017

Thanks for reading, Portia.
It's appreciated as always.
~Dean

Comment from Realist101

Excellent

I knew it! Jaws music! LOL! Dean, you have the wildest imagination of anyone I know! Just such fun. Those sharks are so strange...but so is most of the life that deep. Like that one fish with the dangling orb! wow...Great post. Sure

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2017

Thanks for reading, Susan.
It's appreciated as always.
~Dean

reply by Realist101 on 18-Jan-2017

Sigh...Sure was supposed to be SuSE. Dang auto correct is starting to really get to me. LOL! Sorry Dean. And you're very welcome.

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Hi Dean
I see by your authors note the goblin shark is an alien fish who hunts the deep has an un guilty conscience
I say A good (reel) haiku
Your reeled me in

Gert

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017

Thanks for reading, Gert.
Much obliged.
~Dean

Comment from mbroyles2

Excellent

Well what else could a shark be, if not a fish?
Either way I don't want anything to do with it.
The poem was great and I'm voting for a shark is a fish.
Michael

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017

Thanks for reading, Michael.
It's appreciated.
~Dean

Comment from Sis Cat

Excellent

Dean, I am finding that the more I read these haiku, the more I learn from them. Yours is no exception. I love the simplicity of your poem with its well connected first two lines. I like the verb "haunts" driving the narrative and the action. Your satori is clever and fun. Finally, I was shocked to see such an ugly fish as a Goblin Shark. I am glad it "haunts the ocean's darkest depths." Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017

Thanks for reading, Andre.
I appreciate your comments as always.
Take care,
~Dean

Comment from LateBloomer

Excellent

Hello Dean, A fun haiku that made me laugh. Of note:

un-gillty conscience.

Great complementary artwork choice. A pleasure to read. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2017

Thanks, 'Bloomer.
Cheers!
~Dean