Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

This was a strong contender in the writing prompt dear gypsy blue rose! It has great imagery and a perfect satori for the poem.
Thank you for sharing!
Blessings!
Rebekka x

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2015

Thank you Rebekka :)

Comment from Terrie DeGolier

Excellent

I enjoyed your poem, especially the phrase hermit retreat. It brought back memories of my son's having them in their little aquariums and how they would even have races with them. For so few words you allowed us to see them on the beach. Nicely done. Terrie

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2015

Thank you Terrie, I am glad it brought good memories for you. Thank you for the review. :)

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

This is not only a flawless haiku but a highly amusing one, so easily visualized. I enjoyed it very much, especially the play on words in the witty satori. Hermit crabs are fascinating creatures.

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2015

Thank you Dawn, I appreciate your excellent review. :)

reply by Dawn Munro on 25-Aug-2015

My pleasure. :)

Comment from OLA THOMAS

Excellent

What a funny thought. I have once witnessed the crabs fighting and it was such a funny sight. Your word choice was perfect for the theme. Nice entry poem.

ola thomas

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2015

Thank you Ola, I appreciate your review :)

Comment from The Death

Excellent

Hi mystery poet,

Nice haiku! It has the summer kigo, two interconnected lines written in present tense, which contain fine images. I liked the simplicity of this haiku, as there are no fillers here. I like the word play on "hermit" in the satori line, as it adds a subtle humor to the haiku. The satori line makes it more interesting. Good luck!

Regards,
Anupam

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2015

thank you Anupam :)

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Author, I really like this haiku. It's summery for sure and the aha line is quite enlightening.

I believe you've adhered to all the contest rules on this one, so best wishes to you in the contest.

It's a good one.

Gloria

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2015

Thank you :)

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

I know that Gulf sand crabs can be aggressive little fellows, no larger than a baby's
fist but grouchy. I know little about Haiku, but this one seems to fill the bill, so
I call it excellent.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015

thank you lij red :)

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

This meet the requirements. Good contest piece. Never knew that about crabs. I always they were found in bars and old folks home. LOL. Hope you win the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015

LOL Thank you Ben :)

Comment from ProSongwriter

Excellent

Hi.

I am not a poet of any possible definition. It's a writing genre that totally escapes me. But I know good writing when I see it!

To be able to say so much with so few words always amazes me. Verbosity is my trademark! You gave us a complete story in the three short lines. I enjoyed it!''Good luck in the contest ...

Alan

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015

Thank you Alan :)

reply by ProSongwriter on 24-Aug-2015

You are welcome!

Comment from The Mom/DarleneThomson

Excellent

Gypsy Blue Rose,
This is a lovely haiku that you have written. Pebble Beach is lovely any time. How cute that you have the hermit retreat and the crabs fight. That is usually how it works. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2015

Thank you Darlene :)

reply by The Mom/DarleneThomson on 24-Aug-2015

Your welcome