Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Poet Haiku

Haiku In the Tropics

steady warming sun

                             shimmering waves cresting spray

                                        flock of flying fish







September 24th 2018

For Julia Ward's 
Haiku in the Tropics 
Poetry Contest

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Aniruddha Pathak October 6, 2018 at 12:53 AM In India Sun is usually harsh, warm only for a month or two in winter, and even then I was attracted to the Haiku. It reminded me of two months I spent in Ooty, a hill station here, where I hardy saw the sun and felt its absence.

Bernard Chan October 2, 2018 at 8:43 PM Reminds me of my trip to the Maldives years ago, when I saw fish fly. Lovely, evocative imagery :) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 2, 2018 at 9:07 PM Thank you Bernard, they're a spectacle to behold :) xomo!

Connie Marcum Wong September 29, 2018 at 1:19 AM They really do fly and it is an awesome sight to behold, a bit dangerous too if they hit you. A great haiku Mo! : ) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 29, 2018 at 8:28 AM No doubt! I've never been that close to them. A fascinating scene for sure. Thank you Connie! xomo :))

Warren Doll September 28, 2018 at 4:31 PM Beautiful imagery, I'm there, Maureen. The " flock of flying fish" flew into my boat. It took me a good 20 minutes to release them back into the sea.~Warren Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 29, 2018 at 8:26 AM What spectacular insanity that must have been! Thank you Warren! I'm delighted you enjoyed my little poem :) xomo

Winged Warrior September 27, 2018 at 10:03 AM ...flock of flying poetry lol...your pen in the tropics...warm & bright...love & tropics...^WW^ Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 27, 2018 at 10:50 AM A hula good time! ;) Warm sunshine to you my friend :) xomo!

Paul Callus September 27, 2018 at 8:03 AM You paint a most lovely picture, Maureen...time for me to pack my case and catch a plane to this tropical island:) Regards // paul Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 27, 2018 at 8:18 AM Inviting isn't it, I'd like to send myself there ;) Thank you Paul, xomo!

M. L. Kiser September 26, 2018 at 9:50 PM I am there; can see those fish, flying out of the water; leaping and playing and splashing the waters. A fabulous read, great imagery and flow. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 27, 2018 at 7:22 AM Thank you ML :)) xomo!

Frank Sheehan September 26, 2018 at 1:53 PM Wonderful Haiku. Fantastic imagery. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 26, 2018 at 9:23 PM Thank you Frank :)

Silent One September 25, 2018 at 1:40 PM Oooh nice.... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 26, 2018 at 7:47 AM Thanks luv x

Roy Pett September 25, 2018 at 5:53 AM Brilliant Maureen, excellent haiku, exceptional last line amazing imagery, good luck in contest. :)) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 25, 2018 at 9:10 AM Thank you Roy! Found that line on a beach years ago, a pebble in my pocket. I finally found a poem prompt to set it. ;) xomo!

Rhona Mcferran September 25, 2018 at 12:03 AM Lovely haiku... I especially enjoyed picturing the "flock of flying fish"! :) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 25, 2018 at 9:06 AM It's so fun to say ;))) Thank you Rhona! xomo

Arthur Vaso September 24, 2018 at 10:01 PM Nice, I dream of sushi! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 25, 2018 at 8:17 AM Can't keep it stocked, it's flying off the shelves...

Andrea Dietrich September 24, 2018 at 5:13 PM you painted a pertty picture. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 25, 2018 at 9:02 AM Thank you! :) xomo!

John Lawless September 24, 2018 at 3:44 PM Hey, flying fish....that would add a new dimension to fly fishing.... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 25, 2018 at 8:18 AM I can picture it lol

Bette Bavington September 24, 2018 at 3:12 PM In this Haiku there are so many things to read between the lines. Nicely done. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 25, 2018 at 8:20 AM Thank you Bette! xomo :))

Mike Gentile September 24, 2018 at 12:16 PM Maureen, I love the feeling I get reading your tropical haiku, Well done xxoo Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 25, 2018 at 8:20 AM Awesomeness, thank you!! xomo :))

Caren Krutsinger September 24, 2018 at 11:24 AM Beautiful write, I feel the sun on my face,and the warm sand on my feet when I read this. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 25, 2018 at 8:23 AM I found that last line on a warm sandy beach years ago, been carrying it around till now, finally a place to put it ;) xomo!

Demetrios Trifiatis September 24, 2018 at 10:18 AM How delightful dearest, Maureen! It is like watching them fly! Excellent! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 25, 2018 at 9:02 AM Delighted! Thank you my dear friend! xomo <3

Tom Cunningham September 24, 2018 at 9:19 AM Have seen these in the Caribbean sea, lovely image Maureen. Good luck. Tom Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 24, 2018 at 9:37 AM Thank you Tom, it's an image that sticks :) xomo