Favourite Bird

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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")

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