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last year around the same day in March, at dusk, darkness descending... I heard a lonely bird cooing in the saddest tune, as if she was waiting for her mate, who promised, but hadn't returned yet. I hear that croon today evening again - while resting alone beside my window, and watching scintillating solar lights on my front fence...haven't switched off the lights yet. bird crooning sadly darkness falls soft on hard ground solar lights twinkle March 19, 2021 FIRST PLACE Inspired by "All yours - March 22" Poetry Contest Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Beata Agustin

Date: 4/16/2021 3:25:00 AM

Congrats! Thanks likewise for sharing this... exemplifying what your contest requires. God bless you.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/16/2021 4:14:00 AM

Thanks Beata. Appreciate your kind words. Looking forward to read excellent writes. BW ~ Mala

Anisha Dutta

Date: 4/13/2021 11:00:00 AM

Back to re-read to follow the example. I admire your poem, so neatly, nicely composed. Sure to try on my own style. Love.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/16/2021 4:10:00 AM

Dear Anisha, Thank you for your encouraging comments. You are a talented poet - I am sure your own style will shine. Love ~ Mala

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/9/2021 12:07:00 AM

What a lovely example for your contest. Congrats for the worthy win.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/16/2021 4:09:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. Looking forward to see so many excellent ones. Love ~ Mala

Constance La France

Date: 4/5/2021 12:48:00 PM

Mal, beautiful moment of reflection, well done Haibun, love _Constance

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/5/2021 3:23:00 PM

Thank you, Constance. To me, moments of reflections are well-expressed in this form. Love ~ Mala

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/4/2021 5:55:00 AM

I have wondered what would happen to the eggs if the mother or father bird died. Would the single bird try to hatch, feed and send the babies off on their way in life? Of course, if one doesn't show up then there wouldn't be a nest, etc. Some species mate for life and suffer grief just like humans if one of them dies. Sara

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/4/2021 6:34:00 PM

Dear Sara, so profound thoughts. Recently I am also watching bird habits very closely, and very often my poems have images about birds. After reading your comments, I remembered a short verse or a sloka I read about - it's from Ramayana, the epic story from India. It's about two birds, of which one was hunted with an arrow. Not enough space here to describe. BW ~ Mala

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 3/26/2021 2:56:00 AM

Wonderfully done. A inspiration for sure. God bless you, with love, Gina

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/26/2021 5:39:00 AM

Thanks, Gina. Really appreciate your beautiful comment. Love ~Mala

Paul Callus

Date: 3/23/2021 8:11:00 AM

A beautiful moment in time, Mala, and you captured it extremely well!! Congratulations on your high-flying win....very much deserved. Regards // paul

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/23/2021 8:14:00 AM

These moments are so precious, Paul. I am glad - this form “Haibun” allows us to capture those moments in both prose and poetry! Appreciate your inspiring words. Best ~ Mala

Anisha Dutta

Date: 3/21/2021 11:27:00 AM

CONGRATS to win on this wonderful poem Ending Haiku is awesome.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/21/2021 1:02:00 PM

Thank you, Anisha. Appreciate you lovely comment.