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Reason A. Poteet

Blue Jay

unruly blue jay
governs at the birdfeeder
princely dictator

May 10, 2020

contest: Haiku, Blue Jay
sponsor: Tania Kitchin

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 15, 2020 at 11:29 AM

So spot on ;), Congratulations for your win! xomo

Reason A. Poteet

May 15, 2020 at 8:09 PM

thanks, PT, I appreciate your applause.

May 15, 2020 at 6:58 AM

Corvid dictators indeed. Congratulations. —MDJ

Reason A. Poteet

May 15, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Thanks for the comment and commendation. And what a band (party) of them we have throughout today's new world. Found an interesting site in which you might be interested. https://wildbirdsonline.com/blogs/news/bird-names-by-groups

May 14, 2020 at 6:45 PM

Reason, you have illustrated the real blue jay being a pushy pushkin. Congratulations on your placement. ~ Sonia

Reason A. Poteet

May 15, 2020 at 8:23 PM

thank you, Sonia...I welcome your reply and the plaudit. Have a great Satuday, and Sunday, and everyday.

May 14, 2020 at 5:49 PM

Fabulous imagery Reason, congrats on your win:-hugs jan xx

May 14, 2020 at 4:07 PM

Reason, congratulations on your winning placement with your clever haiku!

Reason A. Poteet

June 3, 2020 at 10:21 PM

Thank you, Tania, I appreciate your comment and the placement in your contest. Seems to have generated a lot of interest and not all bird talk.

May 14, 2020 at 12:26 PM

Yes, the little blue Napoleans, indeed. Congrats on your win, Reason. Your friend, John

May 14, 2020 at 12:04 PM

Congratulations on you win :) "princely dictator" gives it such a new meaning.

May 13, 2020 at 2:53 PM

Excellent piece, Reason. Janice

Reason A. Poteet

May 13, 2020 at 11:23 PM

thank you, Janice, I appreciate your time and energy and of course, the sweet comment.

Michelle Faulkner

May 11, 2020 at 11:16 AM

Love the royal metaphor of this - 'princely dictator' - great imagery!

Reason A. Poteet

May 11, 2020 at 11:22 AM

Thanks, Michelle. Princely can mean beautiful as well; some blue jays are gorgeously attired.

May 11, 2020 at 3:20 AM

Love the image Reason, good luck. Tom

Reason A. Poteet

May 11, 2020 at 11:16 AM

thanks, Tom. a common scenario politically these days but also true in nature.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 10, 2020 at 9:10 PM

Good one! Very very Jay ;), Good luck! xomo

Reason A. Poteet

May 11, 2020 at 11:16 AM

Thanks, Maureen, many current moments could apply.

May 10, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Nice one!

Reason A. Poteet

May 11, 2020 at 11:18 AM

Appreciate the input, Kim. We don't have many real blue jays in our area.

Suzanne Delaney

May 10, 2020 at 8:49 PM

Beautiful and captures a nice image, SuZ

Reason A. Poteet

May 11, 2020 at 11:19 AM

thanks, Suzanne. I welcome your comment very much.

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