Hummingbird Haiku

hummingbirds flitter
keen to get to the next bloom
dawns wake, wet showers

7/24/2018


Poetry Contest: Bird themed haiku 
Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin

I have these beautiful tiny birds flying around when my flowers are in bloom;
 they are magical to watch.

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Date: 5/9/2020 1:35:00 AM
I do love hummingbirds, Eve. This charming haiku does them justice. I can just watch them all morning. Hugs ~ John
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Date: 7/30/2018 10:12:00 PM
a bird that hums so....i really don't truly know....still, words make me go....sweet write mrs roper....;)
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Date: 7/30/2018 6:13:00 AM
Love the imagery being used. And congrats on your fine win, Eve. hugs. :)
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Date: 7/29/2018 1:22:00 PM
That is a very pretty image which you project, Eve! You are lucky to have such lovely birds frequenting your garden. Congrats on your fine win. Hugs // paul
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Date: 7/29/2018 1:13:00 PM
Back to wish you congratulations, well done!
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Date: 7/28/2018 5:32:00 PM
Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 7/28/2018 5:28:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Beautiful haiku! :)
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Eve Roper
Date: 7/28/2018 5:32:00 PM
Thank you, Susan.. Hugs Eve
Date: 7/27/2018 8:15:00 PM
Pretty, Eve!! Congrats for your win
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Eve Roper
Date: 7/27/2018 8:21:00 PM
Thank you.. Hugs Eve
Date: 7/27/2018 6:20:00 PM
Beautiful Eve. Congratulations.
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Eve Roper
Date: 7/27/2018 8:21:00 PM
Thank you.. Hugs Eve
Date: 7/27/2018 6:07:00 PM
CONGRATS, EVE! Janice
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Eve Roper
Date: 7/27/2018 8:21:00 PM
Thank you.. Hugs Eve
Date: 7/27/2018 8:17:00 AM
Beautiful write Eve...Congrats on your win
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Eve Roper
Date: 7/27/2018 8:21:00 PM
Thank you.. Hugs Eve
Date: 7/27/2018 6:30:00 AM
They are magical! Spellbinding :) Congrats on your win with this lovely haiku, xomo
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Eve Roper
Date: 7/27/2018 8:20:00 PM
Thank you.. Hugs Eve
Date: 7/27/2018 5:55:00 AM
Congrats on your win, Eve.
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Eve Roper
Date: 7/27/2018 8:20:00 PM
Thank you.. Hugs Eve
Date: 7/27/2018 4:56:00 AM
Congratulations on your win, nicely done, I really liked this and could imagine many hummingbirds feeding after wet showers.
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Date: 7/25/2018 5:58:00 PM
Lovely Haiku Eve, would love to see hummingbirds in the wild only ever seen them on tv. :))
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Eve Roper
Date: 7/26/2018 5:17:00 PM
Roy, they are very beautiful. Thank you. Hugs Eve
Date: 7/25/2018 4:45:00 PM
I have never seen one here in the UK.... Great haiku Eve..
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Eve Roper
Date: 7/26/2018 5:16:00 PM
Thank you. Hugs Eve
Date: 7/25/2018 1:25:00 PM
Love hummingbirds, I have a necklace with a picture of one, good luck in the contest!
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Eve Roper
Date: 7/26/2018 5:16:00 PM
Thank you. :) they are so beautiful Hugs Eve
Date: 7/25/2018 8:26:00 AM
Hi Eve: This poem evokes a time in Mexico when I first saw a hummingbird! A beautiful Haiku! Beat of luck!
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Eve Roper
Date: 7/25/2018 11:39:00 AM
Thank you Ralph, such a beautiful amazing little bird :) & for the luck .Hugs Eve
Date: 7/24/2018 11:25:00 PM
Lovely hakiu Eve can see the image. Good luck. Tom
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Eve Roper
Date: 7/25/2018 11:37:00 AM
Thank you :) and for the good luck Tom. Hugs Eve
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