Comment from Cybertron1986

Excellent

I found a chuckle in the double meaning of the haiku.
I like the implied humor here with the touch of reality that you infused with an actual picture.

I can sense both the effort and enthusiasm you have as a writer to architect this wonderful piece. Thank you

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2017

Thank you, Cybertron1986, for your review of my haiku which placed third in the Summer Poetry Contest on Monday. I am glad the implied humor gave you a chuckle.

Comment from Hansel1

Excellent

Cute dog, and awesome picture. The piece is self-evident, adding to the humor. It certainly look as though a good time is being had by all!

As always, thank you for sharing. You seem to have a way of transforming personal experience into literature - Cheers!

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Thank you, Hansel, for your review of my humorous haiku which just won third place in the Summer Poetry Contest! On vacation in Sayulita, Mexico, my niece, an art teacher, spent twenty minutes giving my dog Mina tummy rubs to coax her to hold that position for the shot.

Comment from Fridayauthor

Exceptional

Great verse and terrific image to go with it! I especially like the touch of blue, even around the neck.

This is my cat's favorite pose as well.

I've been all over Mexico but missed this spot. It looks inviting!

Thanks!

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Oh, thank you, FridayAuthor, for your generous, six star review of my haiku which just won third place in the Summer Poetry Contest! On vacation in Sayulita, Mexico, my niece, an art teacher, spent twenty minutes giving my dog Mina tummy rubs to coax her to hold that position for the shot.

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This haiku, Belly up Poolside, is the literal description of this haiku's graphic support. This fellow will need some lotion soon, if anyone cares to apply it. Funny moment to capture in verse and viewing.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Thank you, Bill, for your review of my literal haiku which just won third place in the Summer Poetry Contest! On vacation in Sayulita, Mexico, my niece, an art teacher, spent twenty minutes giving my dog Mina tummy rubs to coax her to hold that position for the shot.

Comment from doggymad

Excellent

This was just too cute. I love the idea of the dog sun bathing. Actually my Podge does it, although no on a sun longer.

I wish you every luck in the contest with this adorable entry

hugs

Freda

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Thank you, Freda, for your review of my cute haiku which just won third place in the Summer Poetry Contest! On vacation in Sayulita, Mexico, my niece, an art teacher, spent twenty minutes giving my dog Mina tummy rubs to coax her to hold that position for the shot.

Comment from Mitchell Brontė

Excellent

Andre, What an adorable poem.
Which describes the scene of your dog sunbathing with such vivid imagination.
The dramatic word play is fantastic which strengthens your statement brilliantly.
and a great picture to accompany
Mitchell

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Thank you, Mitchell, for your review of my haiku which just won third place in the Summer Poetry Contest! On vacation in Sayulita, Mexico, my niece, an art teacher, spent twenty minutes giving my dog Mina tummy rubs to coax her to hold that position for the shot.

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Andre, this is a wonderful poem. I love it and the artwork is just hilarious. Yeah, how more relaxed can you get. A very good satori line. It goes so well with it. You ought to do very well in the contest. Good luck. All the best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Thank you, Ulla, for your review of my haiku which just won third place in the Summer Poetry Contest! On vacation in Sayulita, Mexico, my niece, an art teacher, spent twenty minutes giving my dog Mina tummy rubs to coax her to hold that position for the shot.

reply by Ulla on 24-Jul-2017

Ahhh. Congratulations!!! Well deserved. Ulla:))

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

My son's Lurcher is just the same, sprawls out without a modest bone in his body! LOL, Excellent contest entry, the picture made me laugh and your words were perfect! Good luck! :) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Thank you, Sandra, for your review of my haiku which just won third place in the Summer Poetry Contest! On vacation in Sayulita, Mexico, my niece, an art teacher, spent twenty minutes giving my dog Mina tummy rubs to coax her to hold that position for the shot.

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

A very clever haiku and great poem for the summer poem contest. I'd like to lead a dogs life of leisure sometimes:) Good luck in the contest.

teresa

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Thank you, Teresa, for your review of my clever haiku and for wishing me luck in the contest.

Comment from sharonlshelley

Excellent

a very cute piece of poetry l love animal poems because they are so cute you can write so much, the photo a good reflection on your work, thanks for sharing, sharon

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017

Thank you, Sharon, for your review of my cute piece of poetry. My niece, an art teacher, photographed my dog Mina.