Comment from Margaret Snowdon

Excellent

tree frog lies low

beneath umbrella leaves

sheltered life

Another of your cleverly thoughtout haikus, Gypsy - it's difficult to know what to say on these short pieces.
What a look the frog has about it - quite put out at being photographed perhaps.

Margaret

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2017

hello margaret, many share your haiku review difficulties, I usually add haiku review tips in my author notes but sometimes I forget. Somethings you can keep in mind next time you review a haiku- is it brief? insightful? line one and two connect well? how is the flow? how many syllables? it should be less than 17.... those are some basic things to look for. :)

Thank you, my friend,

Comment from brenda bickers

Excellent

Hi GBR,
Oh my I had forgotten about this weeks challenge, I will have to do two today now. lol
This was fun. I often find our frogs hiding under the Lilly pads, there so cute and they make such a cute sound at dusk when everything is quiet.
This is what your poem reminded me of. Love the picture.
Great haiku.
Brenda:))x

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2017

Good job sweetie pie, it's important to observe what memories surface for you. Thank you for the review and kind words.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from Lu Saluna

Excellent

I really like this one, it is very creative. The leaves protecting the frog and giving him a sheltered life. He is very cute. I just love frogs, they are so cute.
This is such a sweet haiku. It is so well written, very heart warming, for me anyways. :-))

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2017

Thank you very much for the review and kind words sweetie sweetie pie.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from sandy montgomery

Excellent

This was very enjoyable. Sheltered life was a great satori. I like the picture of umbrella. Thank you for sharing your work.

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2017

Hello, my friend, I am most grateful for your kind words. Fat Buddha Blessings. :)

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

Again the perfect haiku. Loved the interconnecting lines explaining and the sheltered life did the though stop and the aaaaahhhhh. Love it

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2017

Thank you, Barb :)
Hello, my friend, I am most grateful for your kind words. Fat Buddha Blessings. :)

Comment from Douglas Paul

Excellent

I really like thisone, my friend. Great satori that shows insight into the first two connecting lines. Strong clear imagery. Great overall presentation

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2017

Thank you, Douglas, I am glad you liked it. A good friend of mine asked me to add it to our book ;)

Hello, my friend, I am most grateful for your kind words. Fat Buddha Blessings. :)

Comment from Jim Lorson Sr

Excellent

Gypsy I understand all that you wrote in this very good haiku. While in Vegas, I had owned two pairs of tree frogs. Had two aquariums to keep each male and female couple apart. They could get aggressive as I owned the barking tree frogs. They were really cool to listen to. Take care my friend,,,,,,,,,,Jim

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2017

Thank you for sharing your memories with me, my friend.
Hello, my friend, I am most grateful for your kind words. Fat Buddha Blessings. :)

Comment from Father Flaps

Excellent

I like this haiku, Gypsy. Little frogs could end up as dinner for snakes or fish. They have to keep vigilant all the time. What a way to live. Best to take shelter under a broad leaf, and hope for the best!
Good alliteration with "lies low"
and nice finale, "sheltered life"
Thanks for sharing!
cheers
Kimbob

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 Comment Written 30-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2017

Thank you Kimbob :)
Hello, my friend, I am most grateful for your kind words. Fat Buddha Blessings. :)

Comment from DR DIP

Excellent

Nice but I can't stop looking at the photo in a gynecological way. if you know what I mean. lol
You have these haikus down pat.Thanks for sharing

dip

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 Comment Written 30-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2017

LOL you are so naughty, Dr Dip... what kind of doctor are you? Perhaps a gynecologist. LoL

Hello, my friend, I am most grateful for your kind words. Fat Buddha Blessings. :)