Favourite Bird

mystic some say wise-- nature’s predator.... my place mouse free © Harry J Horsman 2010

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/16/2012 9:47:00 PM

Good one about that awesome creature of the night. I like to fancy myself a night owl, since I stay up so dang late!!

James Fraser

Date: 12/15/2010 3:56:00 PM

The three sixty special is the Owl. One of natures gems, koolio Haiku Harry >> James :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/16/2010 7:24:00 AM

wow,,, The bird must have a full stomach if your field of place is mouse free... Enjoyed the haiku, Harry! Yes I see you have nothing new,, Still comeing here to enjoy a poem or so,,, have a nice one,..p.d.

Gerard Keogh Jr.

Date: 10/21/2010 6:41:00 PM

That is succinct. All we need is the picture. Nice wit at the end. Thanks, Harry and warm regards from Gerard.

Deb Wilson

Date: 10/20/2010 8:59:00 PM

must be a wise old owl to catch the mice so well!take care~Deb

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/20/2010 2:35:00 PM

Glad that you have a bird that takes care of the rodent problem...Must be a wonderful pleasure to see the bird in flight..Wonder is it a Hawk, Falcon, Bald Eagle..Enjoyed ...Glad that I chose this one to read this afernoon..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work...Sara

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 10/20/2010 8:20:00 AM

see here in your verse there are 3 images 1) the mystic man or owl 2) the predator 3) the mice, I see at 15 syllables you may have come to the same conclusion re: 17 or less! Light & Love

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 10/20/2010 8:15:00 AM

Hi Harry ;) I decided to accept the 17 english syllable haiku format premise, since after much research I feel it makes the most sense, I did realise it was 5/6/6 =17 as i see the concept of a singular image and verse as meditation/prayer is the most important thing to translate without "ruining" the Japanese concept which they consider an art form. Once we "English" speakers can do that, then perhaps we can feel free to alter their art form. (-- or .... indicate cuting lines 1 cut is "normal")

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/20/2010 7:57:00 AM

Native Americans are among the cultures who revered owls. I had one that used to sing me to sleep when I lived in Tallahassee, FL. I'd saved it from a hawk when it was a baby. Later, I learned they are not only great at catching mice, but they are also very loyal birds. Your poem reminded me of my ever-singing barn owl, Harry, so it is a favorite. Love, Carolyn