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Poetic Form: Tanka
Inspired: 2023 December 21
Image: Dust Bath by Urban Wildlife Guide

my dirty bird bath

bird bath near blossoms
wrens fussy in my dirt bath
pigeons wait their turn
parasites and oils dust off
just leave a dirt bath for birds

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Silent One

December 21, 2023 at 11:42 AM

your poem beautifully captures a moment of nature's poetry, inviting readers to reflect on the delicate dance between birds and their environment. The simplicity of the language enhances the power of the imagery, making it a compelling and enjoyable piece. ..

William Kelii Kekaula

December 21, 2023 at 12:14 PM

Aloha, Silent One. Winter's our rainy months that last through Summer--living on the eastern end/windward side. Power flickers during rainstorms--like presently. Yes, though I don't tend to my garden but my bird bath fronts my home and if the wrens/sparrows, etc. get too close for comfort, the chirping intensifies (Continue--->

William Kelii Kekaula

December 21, 2023 at 12:14 PM

<---Continue) -- the species take turns, and usually its in their numbers that cause the lesser to fly away. Aloha William

Darlene De Beaulieu

December 21, 2023 at 11:29 AM

Hello Hillo Poet, Merry Christmas. All the best for the New Year. Bird baths can get dirty. They have to be cleaned often. Merry Christmas. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu

December 21, 2023 at 2:52 PM

Aloha Hillo Poet, I am guessing that you are wishing me a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. Am i right William? All the best for the New Year. /Darlene/

William Kelii Kekaula

December 21, 2023 at 11:55 AM

Aloha, Darlene. Hilo Poet thanks you for your beautiful commentary. We say in Hawaiian, "Mele Kalikimaka a Hauoli Maka Hiki Hou 2024. Mahalo, William in Hawaii

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