Blue Jay

eyes squawk shadows deep
wings like blue water splashing
its rest seems fleeting


May 10, 2020
Haiku - Blue Jay Poetry Contest
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Date: 6/14/2020 4:42:00 PM
I love blue jays and I love your gorgeous poem, Lonna. You've captured their high energy and wild beauty perfectly. I'm especially enamored with your middle line - such color and movement brought to vibrant life! Congratulations on your wonderful win, my talented friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 6/14/2020 8:30:00 PM
Hello Susan, Hope this finds you well and happy! I again am so happy that you liked this poem. I live in an area with lots of Jays...........they are remarkable. Keep safe..
Date: 5/14/2020 5:57:00 PM
i especially love the middle line Lonna, Many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 6/14/2020 8:31:00 PM
Sorry for the delayed response.......but again thank you for the congrats and reading the poem.
Date: 5/14/2020 4:36:00 PM
Really nice Lonna. Love the way you worked in the "squawk" of the jay. Congratulations!
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 5/14/2020 4:58:00 PM
Thank you Sam. I appreciate you wonderful comments.
Date: 5/14/2020 4:31:00 PM
Lonna, congratulations on your winning placement with your lovely haiku!
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 5/14/2020 4:57:00 PM
Thank you Tania for providing the muse!
Date: 5/14/2020 12:42:00 PM
Lonna, you've captured in one short haiku the volume, the personality, the brilliant color, and the restless nature of this favorite bird of mine. LOVE the middle line especially. Congrats on your win today, my friend ~ John
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 5/14/2020 12:51:00 PM
John, you are so kind. I love your comments every time because they have validity and give me encouragement at the same time. Thank you dear Poet friend. It's one of my favorite avian characters to observe.
Date: 5/14/2020 12:18:00 PM
This gives me the feels of a hawk noticing something with "eyes squawk shadows deep", also the imagery of an aircraft :) Congratulations!
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 5/14/2020 12:50:00 PM
Thank you Aditi. I appreciate your comments very much.
Date: 5/11/2020 11:12:00 AM
I like how the line 'wings like blue water splashing' conveys both the movement and color of water - wonderful entry for the contest!
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 5/11/2020 9:02:00 PM
Thank you Michelle. I fancy Blue Jays, they are such a restless lot of screamers. So fun to watch.
Date: 5/11/2020 12:49:00 AM
This poem might even be prettier than the bird, and I am a bird lover, gorgeous ink! If it's for the contest, add date, too, remove and resubmit just in case (I want to see this one on the podium) ;), xomo!
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 5/11/2020 9:00:00 AM
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 5/11/2020 8:33:00 AM
Thanks Maureen! It's nice having a friend letting you know. So much appreciation.
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