Comment from Jacob1395

Excellent

I've always found fox hunting to be a cruel and evil practice. No animal should ever be hunted for sport. This is a sad piece, Sandra, particularly of the image of the cubs being left behind.

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2025

I was one of the protesters against fox hunting. They used to meet in our village square, it was horrible. Foxes only hunt so they and their cubs don't starve. We hunt to eat as well. But not in the way the fox hunters did. Very cruel and horrible way to die. Thanks so much, Jacob, for reading and your thoughts about it. Happy New Year, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

Comment from Carol Hillebrenner

Excellent

This is a really good one. Just like foxes and their love for chickens. Hens can be blithering idiots. This fit the form perfectly. Only one problem. The farmer owns his gun: Farmer(')s Gun

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2025

Thanks so much, Carol. I've added the apostrophe, I think I was in a fog not to have seen that! Lol. Thanks for this lovely review, my friend. Warmest hugs, Sandra xx

Comment from Chrissy710

Excellent

Hi Sandra
Nothing like a sly old fox (maybe he has made the same resolution lol)
Hens are safe for another day
Must check out Gypsy's renga
Cheers Chris

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2025

There are many sly old foxes of the human kind that I know, Chris!! Lol Thanks so much for this great review, my friend. Warmest hugs, Sandra xxx

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I believe one can write at most 17 syllables, but can write less than 17, you've got it right, unless it's the two line Seven syllable per line two line bottom half of the renga, but beautifully written HNY Sandra, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2025

Thank you, dear Roy, I'm so glad you think it's the right fomat! Happy New year to you, too, my friend. Love and hugs, Sandra xx

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

Poor baby foxes! We (my husband and me) have started feeding some possums at night. I call them Archie and Edith from the old Sitcom "All in the Family". We just cut up apples and watch them eat. Great poem. Gretchen

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2025

Aww, I can quite believe that of you, my friend. The babies are cute, and I'd be doing the same. Not that the farmers around my way would approve! Lol. Thanks so much for reading my poem, Gretchen. Warmest hugs, Sandra xx

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

Excellent imagery in this delightful 5/7/5 renga poem.
I used to raise chickens so I know how the farmer must have felt.
Having said that, fox cubs are adorable.

Well done.
Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2025

I suppose the fox find chickens the tastiest, and rabbits come come second, probably because they can run fast. Chickens are the easiest if the farmer is away. Thank you so much for this lovely review, Janet. I'm pleased you liked it. Warmest hugs, Sandra xx

Comment from Trina Layne

Excellent

It made me think of Beatrix Potter and the Peter Rabbit stories.
It's mischievous and the dramatic irony with the hungry cubs and the farmer's hens at the end ... waiting to see how this one resolves.
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2025

Thank you, Trina! What a lovely review. I'm a big fan of Beatrix Potter, so I'm chuffed that you linked this poem with her!! Happy New Year! Sandra xx

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Foxes are very smart and try to stay out of trouble, but cubs need food so the farmer has to protect his chicks. I loved the story in these few short word Sandra, a clever post, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2025

Thank you, Dolly! I'm hoping to learn a few more of these little ones. They are quite complex when you look at the rules! I think I'll only be trying out a few. Thanks for this lovely review, my friend. Love and hugs. Sandra xx

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Sweet little renga poem for the book, Sandra dear. You did a super job! Beautifully written and presented in a 7-7 syllable nature haiku. Foxes are always on the search in the hen house!
Sending you my best today as always, and my love and blessings for the new year.
Sal XOs

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2025

Hi Sal, thank you so much for reading my little poem. I'm just beginning to learn more about them. I'm glad you thought this one worked. Happy New Year, dear friend. :)) Sandra xx

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

Sandra, I'm unfamiliar with this poetic form. Your verse is a stark reminder of of the cruel and vicious cycle of life for wildlife. They must kill to eat. I hope to read more of your poetry this year :)

Melissa

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2025

Thank you so much for reading my poem, Melissa. I had never heard of them until I read Gypsy's instructions. But, I am pleased you liked it, and got the message I hoped for. Thanks, my friend. Warmest hugs, Sandra xxx