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

Date: 1/6/2021 10:00:00 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

Date: 1/4/2021 10:19:00 AM

Beautiful way to describe a Jay!

John Watt

Date: 1/2/2021 4:38:00 PM

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

Mark Koplin

Date: 1/2/2021 9:59:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Wendy!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/2/2021 9:49:00 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
Date: 1/2/2021 9:57:00 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.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/2/2021 9:49:00 AM

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

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/2/2021 9:55:00 AM

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

Carol Mitra

Date: 1/2/2021 6:13:00 AM

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

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/2/2021 7:04:00 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

Date: 5/15/2020 11:30:00 AM

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

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/1/2021 7:02:00 AM

Thank you again for the encoraging comments,Maureen.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/15/2020 3:19:00 PM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/15/2020 3:18:00 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
Date: 5/15/2020 2:47:00 PM

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

Md Johnson

Date: 5/15/2020 7:01:00 AM

Beautifully descriptive. Congratulations. —MDJ

Wendy Watson
Date: 5/15/2020 2:46:00 PM

Thank you for 'calling by' MDJ.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/14/2020 5:51:00 PM

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

Wendy Watson
Date: 5/15/2020 2:45:00 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

Date: 5/14/2020 4:08:00 PM

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

Wendy Watson
Date: 5/15/2020 2:45:00 PM

Thank you for setting this interesting contest, Tania.

John Watt

Date: 5/14/2020 12:25:00 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
Date: 5/15/2020 2:43:00 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.

Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/14/2020 12:05:00 PM

"sapphire plumage dipped in snow" such a picturesque haiku. Congratulations :)

Wendy Watson
Date: 5/15/2020 2:43:00 PM

Thank you for taking the time to comment,Aditi.The picture was my prompt as I've sadly never seen one in real life.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/12/2020 3:47:00 AM

Nice image Wendy, Ive never seen one. Good luck Tom

Wendy Watson
Date: 5/12/2020 4:10:00 AM

Nor I,Tom but I used the picture prompt above for inspiration. Thank you so much for 'dropping by' this morning.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/11/2020 7:24:00 PM

Oh, I think this is my favourite yet! Gorgeous! My best to you Wendy, xomo

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/12/2020 7:37:00 AM

They're not all squawk, they make remarkeable calls, but when they do get going...

Wendy Watson
Date: 5/12/2020 4:11:00 AM

What a lovely comment to receive, Maureen. It would be great to see one in real life (but maybe with ear plugs in!)