Blue Jay

strident blazonry
sapphire plumage dipped in snow ~
blue jay on the wing

12.05.20



Haiku - Blue Jay Poetry Contest
Sponsor - Tania

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Susan Ashley

January 6, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Wendy, I love blue jays and I adore and admire your brilliant haiku. Stunning imagery captures the jay's essence and highlights your artistry. Congratulations for your excellent win in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Jennifer Fenn

January 4, 2021 at 10:19 AM

Beautiful way to describe a Jay!

John Watt

January 2, 2021 at 4:38 PM

Great to read this one again, Wendy. Congratulations for another worthy win. Wishing you all the best in 2021 ~ John

Mark Koplin

January 2, 2021 at 9:59 AM

Congratulations on your win Wendy!

Jan Allison

January 2, 2021 at 9:49 AM

Dropping back again to say many congrats on your win,. Happy New year Wendy:-) hugs Jan xx

Wendy Watson

January 2, 2021 at 9:55 AM

Thank you so much for your greetings and comment,Jan. The same to you.

Sam Kauffman

January 2, 2021 at 9:49 AM

An amazing picture captured in seventeen syllables, Wendy. Love the contrast between blue and white - like the bird! Congratulations on your win! Happy New Year.

Wendy Watson

January 2, 2021 at 9:57 AM

That's very kind of you, Sam. I don't suppose I shall ever see one in real life, sadly. A Happy New Year to you too.

Carol Mitra

January 2, 2021 at 6:13 AM

I love birds...and this was awesome...Congrats on your win Wendy :)

Wendy Watson

January 2, 2021 at 7:04 AM

That's very kind of you. Thank you Carol. I've never seen one in real life but they look very attractive don't they.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 15, 2020 at 11:30 AM

Ah this one! So beautiful. Congratulations for your win, xomo!

Wendy Watson

January 1, 2021 at 7:02 AM

Thank you again for the encoraging comments,Maureen.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 15, 2020 at 3:19 PM

...theory is, if I own it, it can't hurt me ;),

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 15, 2020 at 3:18 PM

Tee hee! Well... I was referred to as each in a derogatory fashion here, and I happen to be a pigeon lover, having kept doves for over a decade with dreams of a coop of homers, and I am a bit of a tart, my hubby was a clown with a character called Pi, so I was of course Tart... add that I've contemplated a handle since I got here: voila!

Wendy Watson

May 15, 2020 at 2:47 PM

How kind of you to 'call back' again, Maureen. I'm fascinated to know the motive behind the 'pigeon tart!'

MD Johnson

May 15, 2020 at 7:01 AM

Beautifully descriptive. Congratulations. —MDJ

Wendy Watson

May 15, 2020 at 2:46 PM

Thank you for 'calling by' MDJ.

Jan Allison

May 14, 2020 at 5:51 PM

this is so pretty Wendy many congrats:-) hugs jan xx

Wendy Watson

May 15, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Thank you, Jan. I see that the species varies considerably but the picture I chose as a prompt above had the dappled and white tipped feathers.

Tania Kitchin

May 14, 2020 at 4:08 PM

Wendy, congratulations on your winning placement with your wonderfully penned haiku, love the imagery!

Wendy Watson

May 15, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Thank you for setting this interesting contest, Tania.

John Watt

May 14, 2020 at 12:25 PM

You had me at 'strident blazonry'! Such a poetic entrance, my friend. Blue jays are beautiful in flight, and very familiar to us Californians. You nailed their personality spot on. Congrats on your win in the contest ~ John

Wendy Watson

May 15, 2020 at 2:43 PM

Oh thank you, John. I was trying to combine their loud impact in both senses of the word with that beginning. I don't suppose i shall ever see one in real life, sadly.