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Cardinal - Haiku

cardinal on branch
bright red rests in snowy fir -
colorful contrast



Susan Ashley
August 15, 2017

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Paul Callus

Date: 12/3/2017 4:50:00 AM

Bright red on a snow white background is very eye-catching, Susan. These are images to take in with abated breath...before the bird suddenly decides to fly off. ~ Warm regards // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/3/2017 11:22:00 AM

Paul, I love birds and enhance my life with them by encouraging outdoor birds to come to my backyard with multiple feeders. After a bountiful snowfall, I saw a beloved cardinal on the branch of my snowy blue spruce. Such a beautiful sight! And you're right, this moment passed in a wink, so I captured this image in words. I'm so happy you enjoyed my Haiku. Thank you for your always endearing comments. Warmest wishes.~Susan

John Michaels

Date: 11/18/2017 12:47:00 PM

Such a striking image!! Really nicely done, Susan. Regards, John.

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/18/2017 5:56:00 PM

John, thank you for your wonderful thoughts and your lovely visit. Your beautiful comment is appreciated and means so much to me coming from someone as talented as you.. thank you my friend.. ~Susan

Jan Allison

Date: 8/20/2017 8:14:00 PM

wonderful contrast Susan i can picture this so vividly:-) a delightful haiku thanks for sharing:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/20/2017 8:36:00 PM

Hi Jan, I'm thrilled that you enjoyed my haiku! With much appreciation I thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your visit. :)

Akkina Downing

Date: 8/19/2017 9:53:00 PM

Dear Susan, your Haiku is reminding me of winter. I'm not yet ready. Lol! But I do love your Haiku :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/19/2017 10:18:00 PM

Oh you're so sweet Akkina! Your comments are always so endearing and lovely. Much appreciation and many thanks for your visit and comment :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/19/2017 8:48:00 PM

I will try to find mine and give you the link. Now let me see another of yours.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/19/2017 9:23:00 PM

I'm looking forward to reading it and I will try to have another very soon :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/17/2017 1:41:00 PM

- Excellent haiku, Susan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/17/2017 8:29:00 PM

Hi Anne-Lise, thank you so much for your lovely comment and your kind visit. As always, your opinion and visit is much appreciated. :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/17/2017 11:32:00 AM

I echo the comments of so many, who posted before me--I can picture the colors--well done, Susan!

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/17/2017 7:04:00 PM

Hi Vijay, thank you very much! I appreciate your kindness :)

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/16/2017 10:25:00 PM

Beautifully portrayed my friend...great contrasting Haiku...god bless...^WW^

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/16/2017 10:31:00 PM

Thank you so much WW. I appreciate your kind visit as always :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/16/2017 3:30:00 PM

Oh, Susan, I wrote one on the same kind of scene. I can't think the title I gave it, but if you want to know, I can find out for you.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/16/2017 6:48:00 PM

Hi Andrea, I guess great minds think alike... lol! I would love to read your poem about a cardinal if you can find it. I'm sure it's lovely and that I'll love it :)

Corwin Donovan

Date: 8/15/2017 10:41:00 PM

Your poetry is like a kaleidoscope. A mixture of colors and beautiful designs that keeps the viewer coming back. Terrific haiku :^)

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/15/2017 10:51:00 PM

That's the most poetic comment I've ever gotten. A big thank you Corwin! :)

Maria Williams

Date: 8/15/2017 6:19:00 PM

Oh I love a good Haiku Susan, and this is wonderful. The contrast is excellent...Maria

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/15/2017 7:29:00 PM

Hi Maria, thank you so very much for your wonderful comment and for your visit. I'm glad you enjoyed my Haiku!

Lin Lane

Date: 8/15/2017 10:02:00 AM

Your Wintry Haiku is charming, Susan. I once painted such a scene.

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/15/2017 6:11:00 PM

Hi Lin, I so appreciate your kind comment and I bet your painting is amazing too as you must paint with a brush as beautifully as you write with a pen :) many thanks for your visit :)