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Bittern

 a faint booming note 
 deep in the everglades marsh ~ 
 a bird seldom seen 

 it's distinctive call 
 like a pebble drop in stream ~
 elusive bittern


Spring Flower, Bird Or Butterfly Haiku × 2 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin
Date written: 02/14/2023

Copyright © Edward Ibeh | Year Posted 2023

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Sara Kendrick Date: 2/27/2023 3:16:00 AM I have read your winning entry and enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing. It's amazing how some of the most elusive birds have the strongest calls. Congratulations. Sara Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 2/27/2023 5:28:00 AM Thank you very much for the visit and congratulations, Sara:-)

Christuraj Alex Date: 2/25/2023 8:05:00 PM A very beautiful haiku on bittern. Congratulations! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 2/27/2023 5:27:00 AM Thank you very much, Christuraj:-)

Joanna Daniel Date: 2/25/2023 5:40:00 PM Very descriptive, Edward, congratulations:) Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 2/25/2023 5:52:00 PM Thank you so much, Jo:-)

Sotto Poet Date: 2/25/2023 1:26:00 PM Congratulations, Edward, on your winning achievement; your set of haiku is so lovely, and I really liked the way you depicted the spring metaphors Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 2/25/2023 5:52:00 PM Thank you very much for the visit and feedback, Lasaad:-)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/25/2023 12:04:00 PM - A lovely double haiku, Edward - Congratulations on a first place in the contest :) - hugs Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 2/25/2023 1:08:00 PM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise:-)

Sam Kauffman Date: 2/25/2023 9:57:00 AM Congratulations and high fives Edward! Love your creative avian choice for your haiku! Charming imagery! Blessings to you! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 2/25/2023 1:10:00 PM Thank you so much for the visit and feedback, Sam:-)

Paula Goldsmith Date: 2/25/2023 8:00:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A lovely write. Have a great/blessed weekend writing away............................ Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 2/25/2023 1:13:00 PM Thank you very much, Paula:-)

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 2/25/2023 7:43:00 AM Wonderful win Edward! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 2/25/2023 1:08:00 PM Thank you very much, Linda:-)

Heidi Sands Date: 2/25/2023 4:32:00 AM Congratulations for your win :) Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 2/25/2023 1:06:00 PM Thank you very much, Heidi:-)

Tania Kitchin Date: 2/25/2023 3:35:00 AM Ed, wonderful imagery in your set of haiku's, congratulations on your first place win! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 2/25/2023 1:12:00 PM Thank you very much for the congratulations and my placement, Tania:-) Most obliged.