Howard Kerr Poet Haiku

Swallow-Tailed Hummingbird

fork-tailed azure crown 
breed wolfs down trumpet creepers
they dive bomb red kites


Date created : 17 August 2020
 
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Trumpet vine / creepers nectar source for voracious bird.
Dive bomb as in bluff for deterring other species.

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Sara Kendrick May 5, 2026 at 5:52 AM Creative work. Way to go. I enjoy the hummers of summer. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K Howard Kerr May 5, 2026 at 6:12 AM I’m so appreciative of your visits and reflections too, Sara

Jan Allison August 23, 2020 at 5:17 PM superb imagery congrats on your win Howard:-) hugs jan xx Howard Kerr August 23, 2020 at 7:04 PM Much appreciated Jan. I value your comments Warmth howard

Jeanne Mcgee August 23, 2020 at 2:28 PM Even without your details you captured the scene perfectly. Well done haiku Howard, congrats on your top placement. :D Howard Kerr August 23, 2020 at 4:41 PM Jeanne, Thank you so much for your soup mail visit, for reading my submission and of course your kindness regarding my selection. I’m flattered. Howard

Eve Roper August 22, 2020 at 8:25 PM Congratulations on your win, Howard, great imagery. Hugs Eve Howard Kerr August 23, 2020 at 3:56 AM Thank you so very much Eve. Much appreciated Howard

Andrea Dietrich August 22, 2020 at 1:25 PM Well done, Howard. A big congrats for your win. Howard Kerr August 22, 2020 at 2:22 PM Hi Andrea, I really appreciate that from someone of your stature. May I take the opportunity of congratulating you as well on your success. Howard

Tania Kitchin August 22, 2020 at 12:41 PM Howard, congratulations on your winning placement with your beautiful haiku! Howard Kerr August 22, 2020 at 2:25 PM Tania, I’m speechless. This award will be cherished by me always. Thanks for evaluating my work Howard

Caren Krutsinger August 17, 2020 at 3:41 PM This made me smile. I saw two of them today. Howard Kerr August 17, 2020 at 5:12 PM Hi Caren, Thank you so much for your comment. I’m pleased my work had that effect on you. Howard