- Haiku X 304 - hunting -

                                       the hawk drifts slowly
                                        implacable savagery -
                                          lost a few feather

animalnaturehaiku

♡Like0

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Phyllis Babcock

February 7, 2024 at 3:03 PM

A nice picture but feel sorry for the prey in this haiku. Enjoyed. love phyl

Nancy Kaufman

February 7, 2024 at 3:23 AM

Hi Anne, In your haiku poem you captured the hawk's skill set so well. I loved the graphic pic that accompanied the poem. This winter one has been stalking my cat on and off, so I had to vary her schedule on going out and to supervise her which she doesn't appreciate at all.

Duke Beaufort

February 6, 2024 at 12:17 PM

They do what they do as you so cleverly note. There is a competition in nature that gradually changes the behavior and survivability of species (evolution). Carnivores in the wild are relentless and will likely be that way for the foreseeable future. I don't expect the hawks to take a seat at the table and wait to be served.

Mystic Rose Rose

February 6, 2024 at 5:38 AM

A sweet Sunshine smile, for you today, love xo

Hilda Greenhough

February 5, 2024 at 7:39 PM

I applaud your poem. It is open to many interpretations.

Kim Rodrigues

February 5, 2024 at 2:48 PM

Catching its prey, lost feathers…hard work to get food in nature. xx

Victor Buhagiar

February 5, 2024 at 11:03 AM

Like my poem on the dragonfly, nature has its cruelties. Survival of the fittest. Hugs, xx

Sotto Poet

February 5, 2024 at 10:05 AM

Your haiku, Anne, is truly exceptional. It evokes a sense of empathy towards the prey, as they are subject to the immutable laws of Nature that govern all beings.