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sparrowhawk

searching yellow eyes
fast, agile, hunts by surprise ~
elite sparrowhawk

this bird hunter waits
it pounces, pigeon's death knell ~
nature is brutal
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Kitchin Avatar
July 4, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Simon, congratulations on your winning placement with your wonderful haiku set.
Rogerson Avatar
July 5, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Thanks Tania
Rodrigues Avatar
June 18, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Enjoyed!
Rodrigues Avatar
June 19, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Yikes!
Rogerson Avatar
June 19, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Thanks Kim Just added photo from my garden which inspired my poem.
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
June 18, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Such is life in nature. Pity humankind could learn.
Rogerson Avatar
June 19, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Hi Alison Just added photo from my garden which inspired my poem.
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