Timothy Hicks Poet Haiku

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Dragonfly --- Haiku

dragonfly
on my fingertips
faith for the giant



NOTE: I normally don't post pictures with my poetry - though I guess I never actually had the option before - but in any case, this actually happened to me, when visiting my uncle in Florida. This big blue dragonfly was perched on my fingers for nearly 10 minutes, even as I was fumbling for my phone in my pocket to take a picture! I don't know what compelled the little guy to stay there for so long, and not fly away in terror ... but it was a special moment for me.

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 9, 2020 at 12:38 AM I love this one. Timothy Hicks May 9, 2020 at 3:51 PM Not sure if the picture is visible on your screen or not... but this really happened to me ... I thought it was kind of amazing.

Angeline Haikutwinkle May 25, 2016 at 12:51 AM Brave blue dragonfly/ modeling for the human/ a mysterious bond Timothy Hicks May 28, 2016 at 10:03 PM Appreciate your creative haiku response Miss 'Twinkle ... it is rather a mysterious bond!

Laura Breidenthal March 22, 2016 at 5:41 PM You're the dragonfly whisperer! :) A sweet moment in time. It's cute ^_^ Always, Laura Timothy Hicks March 24, 2016 at 2:23 AM It was a really special moment for me and Mr. Dragonfly ... I halfway want to say it was a spiritual connection ... but that might be getting a bit dramatic! In any case, it's there, it happened ... and it's forever in my memory ^_^

Suzanne Delaney February 25, 2016 at 11:27 PM I can see it Tim: He wanted to pose for you. Maybe he had heard about the giant that leaves sugar for the ants. Lol SuZ Timothy Hicks February 27, 2016 at 6:45 PM LOL! Almost forgot about that piece ... word sure gets around quick in the insect world.

Probir Gupta February 25, 2016 at 11:04 PM ......And both love and faith lodging in the fingers that soon almost immortalized both the holder and the guest in this beautiful haiku. Timothy Hicks February 27, 2016 at 6:44 PM Almost immortalized is correct, my friend! A companionship though short-lived, but will exist in memory ... photography ... and poetry! Glad you enjoyed, Probir. Timothy Hicks February 27, 2016 at 6:31 PM Almost immortalized is correct, my friend! A companionship though short-lived, but will exist in memory ... photography ... and poetry! Glad you enjoyed, Probir.

Paul Callus February 24, 2016 at 12:13 PM Back again, Timothy...this time the picture shows clearly...beautiful!:) Timothy Hicks February 24, 2016 at 11:18 PM Thank you Paul. It was fun :)

Richard Lamoureux February 24, 2016 at 11:19 AM Great picture Timothy! Coolio! Timothy Hicks February 24, 2016 at 11:17 PM Thanks Rick! It seems they had weirder insects in Florida than in Idaho!

Paul Callus February 24, 2016 at 9:27 AM Hi Timothy...for some reason the picture won't show...will try again later, although this haiku and the footnote are ample to give me a clear idea. That dragonfly must have had full faith in you! Gentle giants are easy to recognize:) ~ Regards // paul Timothy Hicks February 24, 2016 at 11:16 PM Hey Paul. I guess the interpretation can go either way ... whatever the reader brings to the table. Never thought of myself as a gentle giant before (I'm the shorty in the family ... lol!) Paul Callus February 24, 2016 at 9:28 AM ...of course, faith could also be the other way round!

Tim Smith February 24, 2016 at 8:17 AM very nice ku Timothy. I like gow it is the giant that has to have faith and not the little dragonfly. Timothy Hicks February 24, 2016 at 10:45 PM It can go either way it seems. Glad you enjoyed my simple poem :)

Brian Davey February 24, 2016 at 5:12 AM Great power in this Haiku Timothy, well done Timothy Hicks February 24, 2016 at 10:40 PM Thanks Brian! :)

Richard Lamoureux February 24, 2016 at 1:58 AM I enjoyed the poem and the added commentary. You being hear has added a needed spark to the soup Timothy. Timothy Hicks February 24, 2016 at 10:18 PM Thanks Richard! Hopefully, with everyone's added sparks, we can get a bonfire going!

Susan Gentry February 24, 2016 at 1:49 AM Excellent haiku! I had a dragonfly perch on rim of my coffee cup I was holding, not my finger but still close enough. It is an awesome experience. Timothy Hicks February 24, 2016 at 10:16 PM Indeed it is :) Thank you Susan!

Red Fiery February 23, 2016 at 11:22 PM i really enjoyed reading this piece my dear ! I would love to read more of your poems...have a blessed day ! Timothy Hicks February 24, 2016 at 10:14 PM Thanks Red! Never seen you before, but thanks for stopping by :)