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Blue Jay

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


May 10, 2020
Haiku - Blue Jay Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchen

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Susan Ashley

June 14, 2020 at 4:42 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

Lonna Blodgett

June 14, 2020 at 8:30 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..

Jan Allison

May 14, 2020 at 5:57 PM

i especially love the middle line Lonna, Many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Lonna Blodgett

June 14, 2020 at 8:31 PM

Sorry for the delayed response.......but again thank you for the congrats and reading the poem.

Sam Kauffman

May 14, 2020 at 4:36 PM

Really nice Lonna. Love the way you worked in the "squawk" of the jay. Congratulations!

Lonna Blodgett

May 14, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Thank you Sam. I appreciate you wonderful comments.

Tania Kitchin

May 14, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Lonna, congratulations on your winning placement with your lovely haiku!

Lonna Blodgett

May 14, 2020 at 4:57 PM

Thank you Tania for providing the muse!

John Watt

May 14, 2020 at 12:42 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

Lonna Blodgett

May 14, 2020 at 12:51 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.

Aditi Mishra

May 14, 2020 at 12:18 PM

This gives me the feels of a hawk noticing something with "eyes squawk shadows deep", also the imagery of an aircraft :) Congratulations!

Lonna Blodgett

May 14, 2020 at 12:50 PM

Thank you Aditi. I appreciate your comments very much.

Michelle Faulkner

May 11, 2020 at 11:12 AM

I like how the line 'wings like blue water splashing' conveys both the movement and color of water - wonderful entry for the contest!

Lonna Blodgett

May 11, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Thank you Michelle. I fancy Blue Jays, they are such a restless lot of screamers. So fun to watch.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 11, 2020 at 12:49 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!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 11, 2020 at 9:00 AM

Lonna Blodgett

May 11, 2020 at 8:33 AM

Thanks Maureen! It's nice having a friend letting you know. So much appreciation.