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Mockingbird

mockingbird sits ruffled feathers in mid-june .... contemplating
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Kerr Avatar
January 16, 2026 at 1:25 AM
How I truly love this haiku and its precise yet reflective soulful word spectrum. Depth of thought suffuses your canon, Sara. I appreciate your recent slants on my work, Howard
Kendrick Avatar
January 16, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Thank you, Howard. Sometimes when looking out the window at the birds that come to the birdbath or to the feeders, I see some very interesting bird expressions. Sara K
George Avatar
June 30, 2023 at 8:54 PM
Your haiku matches so well with the image of the mocking bird. Indeed she is in contemplation. :)
Kendrick Avatar
July 1, 2023 at 8:04 AM
Valsa, Thank you for the high praise. It is uplifting. Sara
Proxenos Avatar
June 21, 2023 at 9:16 AM
Hi Sara what a beautiful haiku - i enjoyed reading it so much. Hope you are well have missed your visits. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Kendrick Avatar
June 21, 2023 at 9:59 AM
Why, thank you, Jennifer. I am doing as well as an elderly woman can do I guess. Your visits add so much to my page. Sara
Callus Avatar
June 21, 2023 at 1:23 AM
Moments of contemplation are useful in our everyday life, Sara. Even a bird must feel the need to lose itself in what could be a rewarding 'activity'. Regards // paul
Kendrick Avatar
June 21, 2023 at 5:39 AM
Paul, I saw a mockingbird like this after a day and a half of rain pouring down. It looked as if it had just come out of its nests and was thinking about maybe food or water or maybe thank goodness freedom. I have felt that same way with the freedom part. Thanks for the visit. Sara
Kaufman Avatar
June 19, 2023 at 12:11 PM
Hi Sara, This is a perfect haiku. Loved pic. also
Kendrick Avatar
June 20, 2023 at 3:48 AM
Why, thank you, Nancy. I appreciate the visit.Sara
Goldsmith Avatar
June 18, 2023 at 3:14 PM
What a lovely write/picture. I love seeing to birds out. Have Blessed Day............
Kendrick Avatar
June 18, 2023 at 3:45 PM
I am glad we share some of the same interests. Sara
Kiser Avatar
June 18, 2023 at 1:18 PM
I wonder what he's contemplating; a beautifully penned Haiku.
Kendrick Avatar
June 18, 2023 at 3:45 PM
I wonder as well, M.L., I know it is deep. Thanks for the visit. Sara
Horne Avatar
June 18, 2023 at 3:54 AM
LOL, yes, they must sit on their nests & ponder the meaning of life
Kendrick Avatar
June 18, 2023 at 7:46 AM
I did wonder what it was thinking that afternoon when it stopped raining. I was wondering if it was trying to decide if it was hugry or needing to escape the nest for a few minutes or just what was it contemplating. Sara
Loving Iii Avatar
June 16, 2023 at 4:11 PM
Haicu stops me, it's like looking at the sky.
Kendrick Avatar
June 17, 2023 at 3:40 AM
So that is what he is contemplating? Thanks for the info, John. Sara
Rodrigues Avatar
June 16, 2023 at 8:25 AM
And we wonder what…love
Kendrick Avatar
June 16, 2023 at 11:34 AM
Kim, It had rained, sprinkled, or poured off and on all day the day before and part of that day with it finally clearing a little. I think it was trying to decide what it needed to do the most, eat, drink, or fly around a little. Thanks for the visit. Sara
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June 16, 2023 at 2:31 AM
cute lovely haiku. Wish ours was really spring.
Kendrick Avatar
June 16, 2023 at 7:33 AM
Yes, spring is wonderful, Victor. I guess where you live the year mostly stays about the same or am I wrong. Thanks for your visit and added intrigue. Sara
Poet Avatar
June 15, 2023 at 12:25 PM
Oh, Sara, these enchanting creatures are the very jesters of melody. My heart is captivated by the mockingbirds, for they engage in a profound contemplation of their own tunes.
Kendrick Avatar
June 16, 2023 at 7:29 AM
Lasaad, I like the way they defend their territory protecting their young, food source and their mates. Thank your for your visit today. Sara
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June 15, 2023 at 12:06 PM
Sara, I do love the mockingbirds as they "contemplate" sound so they can repeat it. One summer I kept hearing an alarm clock. Finally figured out it was a mockingbird!!! They are delightful clowns of sound. Thanks for elevating this marvelous bird in your haiku! Blessings.
Kendrick Avatar
June 16, 2023 at 7:26 AM
Sam, I guess that mockingbird felt that the alarm clock was a winner and just kept on using it. LOL..Around here they mostly use the same calls all the time but I have no idea what they mean. Thanks for dropping by. Sara
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June 15, 2023 at 11:20 AM
Hello Sarqa, I wonder why the mocking bird complains. Hugs. /Darlene\
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 16, 2023 at 10:12 AM
Hello Sara, I guess they complain because they figure a person could be harmful to them. They feel better in their space. Your welcome. Hugs. /Darlene\
Kendrick Avatar
June 16, 2023 at 7:22 AM
Darlene, they complain if someone comes in their territory for one thing. They like their space to be their space. Thanks for the question. Sara
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