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Hummingbird - Haiku

hummingbirds' vibrant iridescence whirls mid-air — razzle dazzle dance Susan Ashley September 3, 2017

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Caycay Jennings

Date: 12/2/2017 12:47:00 PM

Fascinating in so many regards, aren't they? Loved this - it flew by the side of my screen a second ago, glad I caught it gently in my net for it is a fragile, precious gem of a Haiku. Blessings ... CayCay

Susan Ashley
Date: 12/2/2017 6:21:00 PM

Ohh CayCay, we love our 'hummies' in our backyard and I coax them here with homemade nectar from Mother's Day till early September. We celebrate their arrival and enjoy them all summer and shed a sad tear when they leave us.. So glad you 'caught' and enjoyed this Haiku. Your comments are always such a lovely delight that I relish. Hugs and love.. ~Susan

James Horn

Date: 11/29/2017 4:37:00 PM

How much love you have measures your worth, No matter where you exist on this earth; Am polite, Day and night; Was nice and took upper and gave her lower birth.

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/29/2017 7:01:00 PM

Thank you so much James for your kind visit and wonderful words. My warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

Date: 11/27/2017 8:22:00 AM

What an alluring image! Like a child drawn to candy, I was drawn to your title (even though, as a rule, haiku are not titled). Your haiku is lovely and full of movement, and the end line dazzles. ~ Warm regards // paul

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/27/2017 6:08:00 PM

Thank you Paul, for your lovely comment. I love short form poetry which is why I admire your wondrous short writes so much.. Your wonderful appreciation for my poem is so heartwarming to me and I gratefully bask in the glow.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 11/14/2017 10:41:00 AM

You dazzled me with this beautiful haiku! Hummingbirds are amazing and you have written an awesome tribute to their dance with this lovely picture you painted using a few but well-applied brush strokes! BRAVA, my dear friend Susan! Warm hugs. Pandita

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/14/2017 3:41:00 PM

Pandita, I am thrilled that you enjoyed my poem! Thank you for your precious appreciation, your lovely visit and your dazzling comment that put a smile on my face. Your graceful presence on my page is always an uplifting experience. Much appreciation my dear friend! Warm wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

John Michaels

Date: 11/1/2017 6:03:00 PM

Excellent Haiku, Susan. That "note" we discussed on your other poem is definitely selling yourself short (glad to see you've sloughed it off)! Best regards, John.

Susan Ashley
Date: 11/1/2017 7:43:00 PM

John, yes, I decided to follow your excellent suggestion discussed earlier and sloughed off the "note" with pleasure..,(sounds so mysterious, doesn't it..? haha!) ... I want to thank you for your supportive encouragement and uplifting comment, I so enjoy and appreciate you sharing your time and lovely thoughts with me.. ~Susan

Arturo Michael

Date: 10/31/2017 7:47:00 PM

It's amazing the preception one assumes from the words of another soul. I believe I know someone by the sound of their voice and the words they use...and it's only then I can see them...Your words are voiced with so much fun...I can almost see you... If this was my last night on earth I would't miss saying thank you for being a friend...

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/31/2017 8:20:00 PM

Arturo, thank you for sharing your genuinely beautiful and heartwarming thoughts with me and what a lovely and heartfelt way to express our poetry friendship. Your sweet sentiments bring a smile to my face this evening and I thank you for being my friend as well.., hugs and friendship always :)

Gail Debole

Date: 10/13/2017 6:36:00 AM

Love hummingbirds, and your poem. "Razzle-dazzle dance" is so poetically appropriate.

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/13/2017 1:31:00 PM

I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem Gail. I so appreciate and value your kind comment. Thank you for your visit and wonderful words. ~ Susan

Alesia Leach

Date: 10/5/2017 9:31:00 PM

Perfectly painted I can see them clearly.

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/6/2017 8:31:00 PM

Hi Alesia, thank you for your beautiful comment. I truly appreciate your visit and it pleases me to know that you enjoyed my poem :) Susan

Terry Shuff

Date: 9/19/2017 12:17:00 PM

they are a kaleidoscope with wings. thanks for your message about " ing "

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/6/2017 8:24:00 PM

Hi Terry, thank you so much for your wonderful visit and your lovely comment. I truly appreciate your kind words and I apologize for the lateness of this reply. Susan

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 9/17/2017 7:12:00 PM

Iridescent Lovely word lovely work Great Poem Susan 7

Michael Tor

Date: 9/17/2017 12:50:00 AM

They are wonderful to watch and to read about in this wonderful little write of yours.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/17/2017 1:52:00 PM

Hi Michael, thank you so much for your visit and your lovely comment. Much appreciation! :)

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 9/13/2017 7:14:00 AM

I feel the excitement.Enjoyed. Love.

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/13/2017 3:59:00 PM

Thank you so much Rajat for your kind comment and your wonderful visit. I'm glad you enjoyed my Haiku! :)

Maria Williams

Date: 9/13/2017 6:39:00 AM

Eye Candy indeed. What an imaginative way of seeing things in a different perspective Susan....Maria

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/13/2017 2:48:00 PM

Hi Maria, so nice of you to visit! Thank you SO much for your very kind and warmhearted comment. Much appreciation for your time, wonderfully warm words and for stopping by. Can't wait to have you back posting your beautiful poems on a regular basis again. You are missed! :)

Matthew Anish

Date: 9/12/2017 9:12:00 PM

You capture the essence of the small creature's flight in this fine short poem! Peace & Love MAtthew Anish

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/12/2017 9:38:00 PM

Hi Matthew, thank you so much for your wonderful comment. I truly appreciate your kind words and visit :)

Jack Horne

Date: 9/12/2017 12:01:00 PM

love this - beautifully written

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/12/2017 2:50:00 PM

Hi Jack, thank you so much for you kind and lovely comment. Your wonderful visit is always SO appreciated :). Susan

Probir Gupta

Date: 9/12/2017 2:50:00 AM

Figurative Title is beautiful ... Nice images ... Lovely conclusion ... What else does a good haiku need ... Thank you for your encomium to my Hurricanes ... Your appreciation is impressively encouraging ...

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/12/2017 10:44:00 AM

You're very welcome Probir, Hurricanes is a very impressive write! Thank you for your lovely feedback and appreciation for my poem. Your kind words and visits are always SO appreciated my friend! I hope you have a beautiful day :) Susan

Jan Allison

Date: 9/11/2017 5:43:00 AM

love the clever title which drew me in Susan. A delightful haiku I wish I could see a hummingbird for real:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/11/2017 6:21:00 PM

Come to my backyard Jan from mid-May through mid-September and you'll see plenty of iridescent razzle-dazzle up close and personal lol! The hummingbirds get pretty comfortable with your presence and will come very close to you. Thank you for your wonderful, warm words and visit. I'm glad you liked my Haiku Jan! :) Susan

Silent One

Date: 9/8/2017 4:37:00 AM

This a really good modern day haiku.. Nice to see you do a rhyme at the end..

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/8/2017 8:16:00 PM

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment SO and much appreciation for your visit. I hope you have a great weekend! :)

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/6/2017 8:52:00 PM

Hi Susan, Your title alone caught my attention. And as I began to read I saw a such beautiful haiku. I really enjoy nature writes. Well done:-) Alexis

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/7/2017 1:26:00 PM

Hi Alexis, thank you so very much for your visit and your wonderfully kind comment. I'm glad you enjoyed my haiku! Much appreciation for you stopping by :)

Akkina Downing

Date: 9/6/2017 7:55:00 PM

I love humming birds. And I most certainly love your haiku my special friend. Gonna take a break for a bit so don't miss me too much. I mean miss me a lot. Lol! Stay fabulous and keep them magnificent poems pour out. Ok see you later and God bless always... Hugs and smiles, Kina :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/6/2017 8:12:00 PM

Oh my lovely friend, I've already been missing you because I haven't seen you here lately. I hope all is well with you, your family and friends and that your break is for fun's sake. I will miss you greatly Kina; as will many others' here I'm sure. Thank you So very much for your uplifting and kind comment. I enjoy always your gently humored and genuine words and you always make me smile. With much appreciation and friendship, please come back soon :) Susan

Corwin Donovan

Date: 9/6/2017 2:26:00 AM

Your haiku are always perfectly blended with such expert talent :^)

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/6/2017 7:51:00 PM

Hi Corwin, you are so kind and generous with your wonderful comments that lift my spirits and make me smile. Thank you so much with appreciation and friendship always :)

Carol B.

Date: 9/5/2017 3:11:00 PM

An amazing haiku! I love to watch hummingbirds. :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/5/2017 7:16:00 PM

Hi Carol, thank you for your kind visit and your lovely comment. We love to watch the hummingbirds in our yard from Mother's Day till about mid September. Sadly they are leaving us too soon... Much appreciation for you kind words Carol :) Susan

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/5/2017 8:41:00 AM

There is breathtaking imagery in this creative haiku Susan! : )

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/5/2017 7:12:00 PM

Hi Connie, I'm so happy that you liked my haiku! Thank you for your lovely feedback and wonderful visit :) Susan

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/5/2017 8:15:00 AM

You Razzle-dazzled us with this beautiful Haiku, Susan...god bless...^WW^

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/5/2017 7:10:00 PM

Happy to be able to razzle-dazzle you! lol! Thank you so much WW for your awesome comment and kind visit. Much appreciation my friend! :) Susan

Bernard Chan

Date: 9/4/2017 2:42:00 PM

Beautiful. Love especially Iridescence whirls mid-air. Your words paint lovely pictures, Susan :)

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/4/2017 4:15:00 PM

Hi Bernard, thank you for your awesome comment which means so much to me since I admire your beautiful words so very much! Much appreciation Bernard for your kind comment and visit :)