Comment from Sis Cat

Excellent

Ouch. Yes, there is danger ahead or beneath these icicles. Your words are well selected to paint a picture of ice and convey the mood of danger. You also have effective use of D and T alliteration and the -er suffix. Thank you for sharing your wintry contribution to the book.

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2017

Thank you, Andre!

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

Good poem. I once read a murder mystery about a man who was killed when an ice icicle stabbed him. The police were dumfounded when no weapon was found.

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2017

I think I read the same one! Hahahaha!! Thanks!

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

Excellent poetic contrast with seemingly harmless 'tiny' ice becoming murderous adn dangerous. Well portrayed, finely presented and with great word economy. Superb alliteration of T and D as well.

Bravo

Warmly, rd

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2017

Thanks, rd. I always appreciate your visits! Hope you are well!

reply by rama devi on 20-Feb-2017

Super, thanks! Hope the same for you. Hugs, rd

PS Very busy...not much time for FS these days.

Comment from Mark Valentine

Excellent

As if we don't have enough problems with bullets killing people in Chicago, every couple of years it seems that someone gets killed by an icicle falling from a high rise. Nevertheless, I've always thought they were kind of cool - and long overdue for a poem. Thanks for correcting that injustice.

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2017

Wow. I didn't realize that was so. But I don't suppose people can dodge what they can't see, huh? Thanks, sweetie!

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

yeah, very good, true story as a kid I seen one of these hit a friend of mine on the head and do a number on him , had to go to the emergency room. dangerous stuff. Nicely done. enjoy your day

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2017

Wow. That's terrible! But thanks for reading! Hope your friend was okay!

Comment from Sixty70

Excellent

Winter really is a dangerous season, and I wish it would come back! Love the photo and its fit with your words. I remember a time when icicles hung like daggers along the soffit of my house. A time long ago!

Love the last line, which brings to mind times I noticed ice daggers before getting into my car to drive to work on icy roads. Danger ahead, indeed!

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2017

Thank you, 60/70. I appreciate your time and your wonderful comments!

Comment from Michael Ludwinder

Excellent

This is a terrific poem. I love how you compare the icicles to daggers. The last line of your poem sums everything up. Great use of just three lines.

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2017

Thanks so much!

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Another good haiku Robyn,
of how sharp are the dangling icicles that hang from one's eaves,
no one knows when they will break off and hit you like a dagger.

Gert

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2017

Thank you, Gert!

Comment from Mark Schardine

Excellent

Yes, you are correct. An icicle can break off and stab with enough force to kill a person. You capture this phenomenon with only a few words.

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2017

Thanks, Mark. It's kind of scary when one thinks about it. Little kids have no idea~! Thanks for reading!

Comment from Benny Beeharry

Excellent

Hi friend, this very true. It could be dangerous going under these icy daggers. I have seen them come down like a sword.
Beautiful but eerie imageries.
Dann Jock

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 Comment Written 20-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2017

Thanks, sweetie!