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Remnant

 a remnant stands
oak tree struck by lightning....
buzzard roost by night

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Howard Kerr

June 11, 2026 at 10:06 PM

The perfect Haiku described in very precise terms. Impressive imagery as a bonus. Superb work, Sara H

Sara Kendrick

June 12, 2026 at 4:48 AM

Thank you, Howard. It is amazing how they select a dead or dying tree in which to roost, and it is not like that in a short time it will start dying. Your visits add so much to my page. Sara K.

Maximilian G. Wolf

October 8, 2022 at 10:03 AM

Very nice. Like it.

Sara Kendrick

October 8, 2022 at 1:25 PM

Thank you, Maximilian. Sara

Jennifer Proxenos

September 29, 2022 at 5:38 AM

Lightening struck a huge oak tree in our family garden in Brakpan - it was 30 metres tall and split down the middle. We had to have it chopped down. A beautiful Haiku you wrote my friend hugs Jennifer

Sara Kendrick

September 29, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Jennifer, This tree was in an open field so no danger of anyone getting hurt. The lightning ripped all the bark off on one side. Now, the limbs are falling off, all the bark is gone, etc. When that lightning hit, it could be heard for a mile around. Thanks for the nice review of my work. Sara

Linda Alice Fowler

September 24, 2022 at 11:55 AM

Very nice Sara! Linda

Sara Kendrick

September 24, 2022 at 12:17 PM

Why, thank you, Linda. I appreciate the kind review. Sara

Kim Rodrigues

September 24, 2022 at 11:42 AM

kill it and the buzzards come. A real buzzkill…just being silly.

Kim Rodrigues

September 25, 2022 at 6:21 AM

I bet that was scary! I was driving on a backroad, couple years ago, and saw turkey buzzards all over the road. Had never seen one before. It was crazy too! Big hugs, dear lady!

Sara Kendrick

September 24, 2022 at 12:14 PM

Kim, Yes, they can find the carrion for sure. The other day I was outside, and I was seeing my shadow which was indicating it was just past noon then all of a sudden there was this shadow across my shadow. The outline was scary and rightfully so because it was a buzzard. Very strange that it would cross my shadow like that. Thanks for the kind review. Sara

Sotto Poet

September 24, 2022 at 7:44 AM

Great haiku, Sara. Even sad it was perfectly crafted. Blessings

Sara Kendrick

September 24, 2022 at 8:31 AM

Thank you, Lasaad. The tree dies, but the buzzards(vultures) live. I need the blessings. Sara

Joseph P. DiMino

September 24, 2022 at 4:18 AM

And then they respond with such majestic flight. Somehow it all works together. I have often walked the desert, thinking buzzards every bit as graceful as eagles. This is a fine, thoughtful write. Leading one to many images and in meditative directions. Excellent photo!

Sara Kendrick

September 24, 2022 at 5:55 AM

Joe, Yes, buzzards are beautiful when they soar searching for food or maybe just enjoying the uplifting currents. I find it somewhat humorous though when they find some roadkill and have eaten way too much and with great difficulty fly away or barely get away because they can't fly at that time. LOL...I appreciate your visit to my page. Sara

Bj Legros Kelley

September 24, 2022 at 2:56 AM

This is sad, and reminds me of my neighbor's tree which was struck by lightning right after the moved away. It was like a sad poem too, love your haiku Sara.

Sara Kendrick

September 24, 2022 at 3:39 AM

BJ, That would be sad. Like nature saying, I wish you had not gone. Thank you for your kind review, Sara

Victor Buhagiar

September 24, 2022 at 2:02 AM

A sad haiku yet a perfect composition.

Sara Kendrick

September 24, 2022 at 3:37 AM

Thank you, Victor. I appreciate the visit. Sara

FJ Thomas

September 23, 2022 at 9:52 PM

A great many mighty tree have felt the sting of lightning. Enjoyed your haiku Sara :)

Sara Kendrick

September 24, 2022 at 3:33 AM

Thank you, FJ. I appreciate the visit. Sara

Chris Conn

September 23, 2022 at 6:50 PM

It stinks, but well penned.

Chris Conn

September 24, 2022 at 8:53 AM

I'd say it's your best haiku that I've read on this site.

Sara Kendrick

September 24, 2022 at 3:35 AM

Yes, it does stink, Chris. It was a beautifully shaped tree. It could have been the shade for a herd of cows, and we know the outcome of that if it had been. Thanks for the visit, Sara

Sand Blown

September 23, 2022 at 1:39 PM

...our feathered friends are fascinating no matter what.....humming birds to eagles.. .....stan sand

Sara Kendrick

September 24, 2022 at 3:18 AM

Sand, Yes, they are. I appreciate the visit with such a nice review. Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

September 23, 2022 at 1:28 PM

- A resting place ... is better than nothing ... great haiku, Sara :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sara Kendrick

September 24, 2022 at 3:15 AM

Anne-Lise, Buzzards mostly pick a dead or dying tree upon which to roost. I have no idea why though. If the tree isn't already dead, it will die probably because of what the buzzards eat. Your visits always inspire me. Sara

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