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Image Credit - Garden Design.
written on 31st March 2025.

For Spring Haiku Poetry Contest -Sponsored By Tania Kitchen.


dawn chorus chirps up
heralding the start of spring ~
nest building begins

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 6/17/2025 10:16:00 PM

A sweet 'springy' poem. After a long, and dismal winter, birds and their songs are so refreshing to hear. Your haiku is lovely. I wrote a haiku about spring as well. What kind of bird is this one I wonder? He reminds me of a bird you'd see in the rain forest. What a delightful poem that I am glad to have come across.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/18/2025 12:34:00 AM

Thank you very much Marikate, glad you enjoyed it. Not sure what bird it is though. I'm taking a break from soup at the moment as I'm busy putting together a slideshow for a forthcoming family reunion in October of this year, it's taking longer than I thought. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Christuraj Alex

Date: 4/9/2025 2:50:00 AM

"nest building begins" - Indeed, I witness it around. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/9/2025 8:23:00 AM

Thank you very much Christuraj, it's an amazing sight to see. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

thriveni c mysore

Date: 4/7/2025 8:24:00 PM

Ah! Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/7/2025 10:01:00 PM

Thank you very much for your congrats Thriveni. Hope your week is off to a good start. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/6/2025 10:33:00 AM

Back with congrats on your high placement. Way to go, Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/6/2025 10:55:00 AM

Thank you very much for your congrats and return visit Andrea, much appreciated. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/6/2025 10:11:00 AM

- Congratulations on your spring haiku, Tom :) - hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/6/2025 10:57:00 AM

Thank you Anne Lise for your return visit and congrats. Been lovely here today, hope your week is going well. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/6/2025 7:46:00 AM

Love the imagery and your accompanying photo Tom. Congratulations! :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/6/2025 7:59:00 AM

Thank you very much Linda, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. It's a great great feeling when spring finally arrives and warmer days become the norm. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Tania Kitchin

Date: 4/6/2025 7:03:00 AM

Tom, beautiful and cheerful spring bird imagery. Congratulations on your first place win.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/6/2025 7:06:00 AM

Thank you very much Tania, it's a beautiful warm day here, spring has definitely arrived. Thanks too for hosting the contest. Tom

Maria Williams

Date: 4/5/2025 3:10:00 AM

What a lovely image Tom, perfectly suits such a gentle and uplifting poem.You’ve captured the quiet magic of spring’s arrival so beautifully—those first morning chirps, full of life and promise. Good luck in the contest...Hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/5/2025 4:42:00 AM

Thank you very much Maria, it's well under way here now with the dawn chorus putting on a daily show, it certainly lifts your spirits knowing winter is behind and summer is on the way. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom

Valsa George

Date: 4/3/2025 4:07:00 AM

You have deviated from 'the run of the mill' type of haiku. Enjoyed the image and keep wondering at the artistry of the bird. All the best, dear Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/3/2025 8:04:00 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, they've only started here about a week ago, It's a. Lovely sound. Tom

Ink Empress

Date: 4/3/2025 1:11:00 AM

Ah its so amazing how nature works, and i think for those that experience four seasons every year, they see more of how Gods magic through changes in nature and surroundings! Birds must be excited and so will the rest that see again colors and blooming flowers and birdsongs filling the air! Pleasure reading your haiku! I missed this contest! Sending you light always

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/3/2025 1:17:00 AM

Thank you very much IE, it's wonder to see the earth coming alive again and to hear the birds twittering at dawn. It certainly lifts your spirits. Tom

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 4/1/2025 7:44:00 AM

Hello Tom, your Spring Haiku and picture are both beautiful. Good luck with the contest, my friend.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/1/2025 7:59:00 AM

Thank you very much Zyrool, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Tom

Michael Tor

Date: 4/1/2025 12:44:00 AM

Lovely write Tom simple and touching. Loved the picture also. Best wishes for the Tania's contest...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/1/2025 1:24:00 AM

Thank you very much Michael, I'm happy you enjoyed it, hope your week is off to a good start. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/31/2025 10:31:00 PM

So cute how it fits the picture , Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/1/2025 12:06:00 AM

Thank you very much Andrea, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/31/2025 5:55:00 PM

Tom, it is that time of year. I'm always amazed at how much content appears in so few syllables. You did this one so well I think I can see it, hear it, and feel it. Smiles, sir!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/31/2025 9:29:00 PM

Thank you very much Duke, it's finally arrived here, yesterday was glorious with plenty of warm sun, of course the day began with the sweet sound of the dawn chorus. Tom

Terry Flood

Date: 3/31/2025 4:34:00 PM

Smashing write, Tom. We live in the country and our dawn chorus can be deafening. Put up some extra nest boxes this year. Made a sparrow ‘street’ (4 boxes in one unit) and within days, wouldn't you know it… at least two are occupied… by blue tits.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/31/2025 9:34:00 PM

Thank you very much Terry, I never get tired of hearing them, I know that summer will soon be coming our way (hopefully lol), that's a great idea 4 boxes in one. You'll have to advertise the other two in your local paper. Lovely to see though. Not long back from the Forest of Dean, my travels have started again. Hope you are keeping well. Tom

John Read

Date: 3/31/2025 10:51:00 AM

Spring and autumn my favourite seasons, plenty of sunshine today in London, good luck in the contest Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/31/2025 10:57:00 AM

Thank you very much John, we had it in Worcestershire too, long may it last, enjoy your week ahead. Tom

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 3/31/2025 5:54:00 AM

We had a beautiful variety of birds this year because we decided to feed the birds. The one I watch and wait for and who melts my heart the most is the little Carolina Wren.Next are the Eastern Bluebirds, Blue Jays, Chickadeees, Titmouse, Thrushes, Juncos, Cardinals. A most entertaining menagerie. I love spring.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/31/2025 7:54:00 AM

Thank you Suz, it's well and truly here now, it took its time though. Spent most of the day in the garden, the bees and butterflies are back too. Enjoy your week ahead. Tom

Lin Lane

Date: 3/31/2025 3:27:00 AM

Still dark here, Tom. My serenaders have not yet begun to sing, but soon... Your Haiku is an honor to lady, Dawn.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/31/2025 5:29:00 AM

Thank you very much Lin, we share the love of that time of day. Our clocks went forward yesterday so brighter evenings will soon be on us. Tom

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/31/2025 3:17:00 AM

Beautiful words for a beautiful picture Tom… Beryl

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 3/31/2025 5:19:00 AM

We do!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/31/2025 3:19:00 AM

Thank you very much Beryl, got inspiration from the dawn chorus this morning. Its a beautiful day here I hope you have it too. Tom

Deb M

Date: 3/31/2025 3:16:00 AM

Don't you just love Spring Tom…..your poem is a lovely spring delight! Debx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/31/2025 3:17:00 AM

Thank you very much Deb, it certainly lifts your spirits. Happy travels. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/31/2025 2:38:00 AM

- Wonderful when the birds return in spring ... a lovely haiku, Tom :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/31/2025 2:42:00 AM

Thank you very much Anne-Lise, it was a great performance they gave this morning, I love to hear them. Tom

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/31/2025 2:33:00 AM

Wonderful haiku. Alas birds come and go quickly here. Best of luck.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/31/2025 2:41:00 AM

Thank you very much Victor, they've only just started appearing here, I love to hear them first thing. Tom

Jan Allison

Date: 3/31/2025 12:59:00 AM

we have a pair of blue tits checking out the bird box - not sure if the no longer vacant sign needs to go up yet lol i do love this time of year! hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 3/31/2025 2:44:00 AM

the sun is trying to peek out to say hello! x

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/31/2025 2:40:00 AM

Thank you very much Jan, it's a beautiful day here, hope you've got the same. Tom