Loss of Habitat

deep forest hush sun beam on moss covered log spotted owl calls
The spotted owl lives in old growth forest, and is endangered because of loss of habitat.
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Brown Avatar
February 21, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Congratulations on your win Barbara in Charles's contest "Haiku Your Way". Love, Carol
Maverick Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 10:47 AM
great empathy Barbara with this haiku very well enjoyed.
Calhoun Avatar
January 30, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Hi Barbara - Beautifully written. Congratulations on your BIG WIN in the haiku contest. Best wishes, KC
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January 30, 2011 at 12:46 PM
So many beautiful animals are endangered now as habitats are destroyed for construction purposes. The Florida Panther, our state animal, is facing the same challenge. At one time there were thought to be only 20 surviving panthers. They brought in some cats from the West with a near genetic match and are trying to restore the species. But it will never be the same. Such a moving poem. Love you, Carolyn
Poet Avatar
January 29, 2011 at 5:27 PM
Wonderful Haiku!Congratulations Barbara on your well deserved win !---kashinath
Freeman Avatar
January 29, 2011 at 4:55 PM
Congratulations Barbara, on your worthy poem's honor. Agape, Moses
Dietrich Avatar
January 29, 2011 at 4:41 PM
Awesome win, Barabara. YEAH for you!!! Luv, Andrea
Kendrick Avatar
January 29, 2011 at 4:08 PM
Congratulations on your win on this educational work..Sara
Omaidin Avatar
January 29, 2011 at 1:24 PM
Great forest scene here. Congrats on a great haiku. Déirdre
Sweetheart Avatar
January 29, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Congrats BG on your winning poem in the Haiku your way contest with this brilliant write my friend.. enjoy with luv..
K. Avatar
January 29, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Reading this makes me want to say this haiku in a whisper-- very eloquently & descriptively written, Barbara! Congrats on your win and thanks for the note that you put in the end-- nikko :)
Richards Avatar
January 29, 2011 at 8:21 AM
How did I miss this one?? So glad to catch it now...indeed a winner and a vivid reminder! Congratulations, Barbara!!
Dietrich Avatar
January 28, 2011 at 11:23 PM
Beautiful, Barbara,just beautiful.
Sweetheart Avatar
January 27, 2011 at 5:13 PM
Vivid portrait in words BG and a great expression with your intro line .. good luck if for the contest.. we had an owl fly onto our back porch two years ago.. they say they are a sign of good luck... I agree..luv..
Situation Avatar
January 27, 2011 at 5:06 PM
you had me at the deep forest hush. a sound i know oh so well. and the hoots i did not know they were hoots untill late adult hood. hearing but never actually seeing through the years. T. S.
Kysely Avatar
January 27, 2011 at 2:48 PM
Perfect Description! Love it! Christine
Austin Avatar
January 27, 2011 at 2:39 PM
A haunting scene and sound. Great write, Barb. Love, Dave
Pettit Avatar
January 27, 2011 at 1:58 PM
A lot of species are in similar situations at the moment. Your haiku describes the spotted owl and his habitat quite well.
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