night hunting

night sounds awaken
as eerily shrills echo~
ominous mantra

plumed wings cast shadows
reflecting in the moonlight~
twilight prey tango

birds hidden in nests
quietly guarding fledglings ~
nocturnal mission

a night heron squawks
while motionless in the marsh~
still fishing pursuit
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Fowler Avatar
January 23, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Love this string of night hunting and the ominous mantra of the night Tania. :)
Kitchin Avatar
January 23, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Linda, thank you.
Buhagiar Avatar
January 13, 2024 at 2:20 AM
four great haikus. Brilliant.
Kitchin Avatar
January 13, 2024 at 3:45 AM
Victor, thank you.
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