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Image result for pictures of great blue herons gliding across lake/s My husband got so angry with me for not fishing. We were not going to eat the fish so I could not understand why he was so upset that I wasn't fishing but taking pictures.

The Great Blue

great blue heron glides
from its silent perch 'pon limb....
fishing in shallows   
how I enjoyed watching him
take pictures~ store memories

birdtanka

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/19/2025 12:58:00 PM

"The Great Blue" is a wonderful write. Great Picture.... Love Both.... Have a blessed day/weekend writing away........

Sara Kendrick
Date: 9/19/2025 1:46:00 PM

Thank you, Paula. I appreciate the visit. Sara K

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/19/2025 11:12:00 AM

- I've never seen a blue heron... the grey ones are a common sight here :) - Lovely poem, Sara :) - Have a great weekend :) - hugs

Sara Kendrick
Date: 9/19/2025 1:46:00 PM

Anne-Lise, what I call blue you might call gray, but they probably are very much the same. Sometimes there are slight differences in different places in the species. They are not common here. I don't know if the one we are saw was the same bird or it there are several birds that come to the same place. The one we see here is very rare. Sara K

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/17/2025 7:03:00 AM

Sara, I enjoyed your lovely tanka! Janice

Sara Kendrick
Date: 9/17/2025 4:50:00 PM

I am glad you enjoyed it, Janice. Sara K

Howard Kerr

Date: 9/17/2025 5:42:00 AM

Sara, The captivating scenery and visual story telling in this towering tanka is beyond compare. I appreciate your comments on Windfall In Income Bracket. Thank you so much Howard

Sara Kendrick
Date: 9/17/2025 4:50:00 PM

So thoughtful of you, Howard, to drop by with a nice comment and thanking me for commenting on your poem. Sara K

Valsa George

Date: 9/17/2025 4:28:00 AM

This sight will be so enjoyable ! Transfer it into a frame. Captivating scene, Sara.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 9/17/2025 4:47:00 PM

I did frame a very large copy of that picture, and have it where I can see it quite often. I imagine my husband has forgotten all about it (scene and beauty and even the fish he caught). Thanks for the visit and uplifting comments. Sara K

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/16/2025 8:33:00 PM

That would be a grand vision to behold

Sara Kendrick
Date: 9/17/2025 2:51:00 AM

Andrea, we have a great blue heron that visits the waters around here now. We go out to Sprewell bluff every once in a while, and he comes out there and fishes. I have not seen him the last two times we went there so I am wondering if something has happened to him. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/16/2025 6:08:00 PM

I, too, would've found the blue heron more captivating than fishing, What a beautifully penned poem. Must fave. hugs, Sara B.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 9/17/2025 2:48:00 AM

Why, thank you, Sara B. I am honored that you would fav it. Sara K

James Peranteau

Date: 9/16/2025 8:47:00 AM

me, even though in thuh "Tanka" format, yesss; "Imagism" entirely...very vivid dear poet...I wuz circling with your heroine(heron)...hmm, definitely gonna bake some haddock tonight ') much love

Sara Kendrick
Date: 9/17/2025 2:47:00 AM

James, I have never had haddock. I think that must be a cold-water fish. I am wondering if it is very fishy tasting or is it mild. Thanks for giving me an idea of another form to call it. Sara K

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