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A Bird Haiku set of two, Tania Kitchin, 6/16/2026

magpie

a black-billed magpie
stunning with white and black wings
food left by tourists

wide wyoming skies
bird is free to fly and pick
up after humans

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Paula Goldsmith

July 4, 2026 at 8:12 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "magpie" Haiku write. Sorry, I do Not know this bird. Wish I did. Have a blessed day with your win................

Kim Rodrigues

July 4, 2026 at 1:58 PM

I looked up what it was when I saw them. Thank you!

Tania Kitchin

July 4, 2026 at 6:57 AM

Kim, congratulations on your winning placement with your wonderful haiku set.

Kim Rodrigues

July 4, 2026 at 1:58 PM

Thank you, Tania! Beautiful birds caught my eye!

David Smith

June 22, 2026 at 2:37 PM

We have magpies too. one used to sit on top of goal posts at school and dive bomb the unwary. My mother nursed one back to health and then set free. Important poem Well penned. Simple yet elegant description sometimes less is more. I have to force myself sometimes to not add more and spoil poem. A balancing act. Same with physical projects. Best regards David

Kim Rodrigues

June 22, 2026 at 5:12 PM

Thank you! Enjoyed your comment! Finding the right touch…just the right words.

Sam Kauffman

June 18, 2026 at 11:46 AM

Love it, Kim, especially the last line of the second haiku! Nature picking up litter!!! Best wishes for the contest. Blessings and hugs. Love seeing the picture of you and Andrea!

Kim Rodrigues

June 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM

I haven’t seen where she posted it. We had a very nice visit! So cool!

Sotto Poet

June 18, 2026 at 7:36 AM

Your haiku depicts a magpie that scavenges for trash left behind by passing visitors. Your selection of one from your recent journey is very inspiring, Kim!

Kim Rodrigues

June 19, 2026 at 4:01 PM

Thank you, Lasaad! I had to look up what type of bird it was. So beautiful!

Andrea Dietrich

June 17, 2026 at 10:08 PM

I sure enjoy these bird haikus. Everyone is choosing different birds . Magpie is an unusual one . It's cool how you chose one from your recent travel!

Kim Rodrigues

June 18, 2026 at 6:11 AM

Thank you! They were all around that particular area!

Valsa George

June 17, 2026 at 9:55 PM

A vivid image of a magpie that feeds on food thrown by tourists. In tourist destinations, birds and animals like monkeys and squirrels thrive on food dropped by tourists.

Kim Rodrigues

June 18, 2026 at 6:12 AM

They sure do. Thank you, Valsa!

sara Etgen-Baker

June 17, 2026 at 4:35 PM

definitely a free-range magpie! a fun read. enjoy your trip.

Kim Rodrigues

June 17, 2026 at 7:11 PM

Thank you, Sara!

Paige Hind

June 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM

love this,!! <3

Kim Rodrigues

June 16, 2026 at 9:57 PM

Thank you, Paige!

Victor Buhagiar

June 16, 2026 at 8:34 AM

You have chosen a lovely bird. Two wonderful haikus.

Kim Rodrigues

June 16, 2026 at 9:57 PM

I appreciate you, Victor! Thank you!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

June 16, 2026 at 7:50 AM

Dear Kim, You’ve captured such a wonderful little moment, that flash of black and white against the wide Wyoming sky. I love how you let the magpie be both beautiful and practical, a survivor making the most of what we leave behind. A lovely pair of haiku, my friend. Blessings, Daniel

Kim Rodrigues

June 16, 2026 at 9:58 PM

Thank you, Daniel! In true haiku form, what I saw! Hugs

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