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Blue Jay

perched on a high tree
a blue jay lookout screeches ~
swift bristling of crests


[when blue jays feed in peace, their crests are lowered, but
become raised when danger is sensed.]
 
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        Placed 3rd
 © 16th March 2022

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Maurice Rigoler Date: 10/5/2022 7:57:00 AM Honesty compels me to tell you I do not like bluejays. I've lived with their presence and screeching from boyhood onwards. The are the hogs of birddom and are very aggressive. Even squirrels avoid them, especially when at bird feeders. Pleasure to hear from you. / Maurice Login to Reply

Paghunda Zahid Date: 8/6/2022 7:53:00 AM Nice and sweet. Beautiful imagery.. Blessings Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 8/7/2022 1:22:00 PM Thank you, Paghunda. Blessings to you, too // paul

Heidi Sands Date: 4/16/2022 2:29:00 PM This is an excellent Haiku. Interesting too. Congratulations :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/1/2022 9:53:00 AM Thank you, Heidi. Pleased to have you visiting. Regards // paul

Phyllis Babcock Date: 4/6/2022 9:44:00 AM The blue jay is a lovely bird and love to see them in the spring. Nice haiku. love phyl Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/7/2022 7:42:00 AM Pleased to have you stopping by with lovely comments, Phyllis...thank you, my friend. Warm regards // paul

Joanna Daniel Date: 4/4/2022 7:45:00 AM A nice one, I guess the bristling is common with all birds, even the hens in our home do this:) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/7/2022 7:44:00 AM You sure have a point there, Jo!:) Thank you for your visit. Regards // paul

Judy Ball Date: 4/3/2022 9:22:00 AM Lovely Paul. I do love the birds. Great job. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/7/2022 7:59:00 AM Thank you, Judy. Hope you are keeping well. Blessings // paul

Sara Kendrick Date: 3/29/2022 1:53:00 PM I do like these birds. They add such a wonderful dash of color to the land scape. Congrats on being in the winners' list. Sara Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/7/2022 9:21:00 AM Thank you, Sara. Most birds are beautiful to look at, though some are more beautiful than others. ~ Best regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith Date: 3/29/2022 1:41:00 PM Back with "Congratulations" on this new win. A beautiful write/picture. Have a blessed day............... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/7/2022 9:27:00 AM Thank you, Paula. Double visits are most appreciated :) Blessings // paul

Joseph May Date: 3/29/2022 7:43:00 AM Sounding the alarm, Very nicely done Paul, Congrats on your win Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/7/2022 9:29:00 AM Thank you, and congrats to you too for placing tops, Joseph. Regards // paul

Eve Roper Date: 3/28/2022 9:28:00 PM Back with congratulations on your win. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/7/2022 9:30:00 AM Thank you, Eve. I enjoyed your winning owl entry! Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/28/2022 9:11:00 PM awesome, Paul. Love this bird. Congrats on the win. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/7/2022 9:35:00 AM Thank you, Andrea. Your "swallow" entry sure made an impact! ~ Regards // paul

Christuraj Alex Date: 3/27/2022 8:33:00 PM Beautiful scene. Congratulations! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/28/2022 11:46:00 AM Thank you, Christuraj. All the best // paul

James Marshall Goff Date: 3/27/2022 7:52:00 PM Cool 'ku Paul! Congrats! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/28/2022 11:47:00 AM Pleased you found it to your liking, James...thank you. ~ Regards // paul

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 3/27/2022 6:45:00 PM Congratulations on your win - an excellent haiku on an energetic bird! Warm wishes ~ Mala Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/28/2022 11:54:00 AM Thank you, Mala. Best regards for the new week! // paul

Tania Kitchin Date: 3/27/2022 4:43:00 PM Paul, congratulations on your winning placement, love the imagery of the crests! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/28/2022 11:42:00 AM Thank you, Tania. Best regards // paul

Janice Canerdy Date: 3/23/2022 8:27:00 PM Paul, this is an excellent, descriptive haiku. Janice Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/27/2022 2:57:00 AM Thank you, Janice; a pleasure to have you visiting! Hope you are keeping well. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley Date: 3/23/2022 11:24:00 AM Dearset Paul, you've captured the bristling beauty and high energy of the blue jay with precision and finesse. I admire how they look out for each other and I adore your awesome haiku, my friend. Best wishes for a win and my warmest wishes and hugs for you.. ~Susan Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/23/2022 2:03:00 PM Thank you dear Susan; your presence and feedback are something which I always look forward to. ~ Warm regards and hugs, my friend // paul

Eve Roper Date: 3/22/2022 10:03:00 PM great imagery, Paul, the bird is beautiful in color. blessings Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/23/2022 12:29:00 PM Thank you for stopping by, Eve. Hugs and blessings // paul

Bill Baker Date: 3/22/2022 8:22:00 AM Lovely Haiku, Paul, with matching picture. Birds are lovely creatures. Thanks for sharing your poetry with us, Bill I'm following your poetry now. :-) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/22/2022 1:09:00 PM Thank you for your lovely comments, Bill, and for 'following' my poetry; means a lot to me. All the best // paul

Lisa Ricci Date: 3/21/2022 11:10:00 AM Hello Paul - Hi. The haiku is in true format voice and tone. Your theme is lovely with imagery too. Thank you for sharing you poetic talent. Have a wonderful night. Take care and keep enjoying poetrysoup. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/22/2022 1:07:00 PM Thank you for the feedback, Lisa. Your comments wishes are truly appreciated. Warm regards // paul

Harry Horsman Date: 3/16/2022 11:07:00 PM not only poetic but informative too. Love it Paul. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/20/2022 12:54:00 PM Thank you, Harry. Hope you are keeping well, my friend. Regards // paul

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 3/16/2022 3:31:00 PM Dear Paul, a beautiful and perfect Haiku! Interesting to learn a bird behaviour in looming danger! BW ~ Mala Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/20/2022 12:45:00 PM Thank you dear Mala. It's a pleasure to have you stopping by. Warm regards & blessings // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/16/2022 3:31:00 PM Hello Paul Callous, Blue jays are beautiful birds. I enjoy their song in the early morn. Regards Darlene. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/20/2022 12:54:00 PM Thank you, Darlene. You are lucky to hear birds singing early in the morning! At least your cat does not scare them away! Regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith Date: 3/16/2022 1:59:00 PM A beautiful Haiku write and picture. Have a wonderful/blessed day.................... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/20/2022 12:36:00 PM I'm pleased that you enjoyed, Paula; thank you for your visit. Regards // paul

Susan Lawrence Date: 3/16/2022 1:51:00 PM I love the time capsule of this Haiku. The looming danger … the bristling of crests . Hugs to you Paul , Susan :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 3/20/2022 12:28:00 PM Thank you for stopping by and commenting, Susan. "danger" and "bristling" certainly have an important part to play. Regards & Hugs my friend // paul

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