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Image result for pictures of great blue herons gliding across lake/sMy husband got so angry with me for not fishing. We were not going to eat the fish so I could not understand why he was so upset that I wasn't fishing but taking pictures. 

The Great Blue

great blue heron glides from its silent perch 'pon limb.... fishing in shallows how I enjoyed watching him take pictures~ store memories
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Goldsmith Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
"The Great Blue" is a wonderful write. Great Picture.... Love Both.... Have a blessed day/weekend writing away........
Kendrick Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Thank you, Paula. I appreciate the visit. Sara K
Andresen Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 11:12 AM
- I've never seen a blue heron... the grey ones are a common sight here :) - Lovely poem, Sara :) - Have a great weekend :) - hugs
Kendrick Avatar
September 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Anne-Lise, what I call blue you might call gray, but they probably are very much the same. Sometimes there are slight differences in different places in the species. They are not common here. I don't know if the one we are saw was the same bird or it there are several birds that come to the same place. The one we see here is very rare. Sara K
Canerdy Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Sara, I enjoyed your lovely tanka! Janice
Kendrick Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I am glad you enjoyed it, Janice. Sara K
Kerr Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Sara, The captivating scenery and visual story telling in this towering tanka is beyond compare. I appreciate your comments on Windfall In Income Bracket. Thank you so much Howard
Kendrick Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
So thoughtful of you, Howard, to drop by with a nice comment and thanking me for commenting on your poem. Sara K
George Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 4:28 AM
This sight will be so enjoyable ! Transfer it into a frame. Captivating scene, Sara.
Kendrick Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I did frame a very large copy of that picture, and have it where I can see it quite often. I imagine my husband has forgotten all about it (scene and beauty and even the fish he caught). Thanks for the visit and uplifting comments. Sara K
Dietrich Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
That would be a grand vision to behold
Kendrick Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Andrea, we have a great blue heron that visits the waters around here now. We go out to Sprewell bluff every once in a while, and he comes out there and fishes. I have not seen him the last two times we went there so I am wondering if something has happened to him. Sara K
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I, too, would've found the blue heron more captivating than fishing, What a beautifully penned poem. Must fave. hugs, Sara B.
Kendrick Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Why, thank you, Sara B. I am honored that you would fav it. Sara K
Peranteau Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 8:47 AM
me, even though in thuh "Tanka" format, yesss; "Imagism" entirely...very vivid dear poet...I wuz circling with your heroine(heron)...hmm, definitely gonna bake some haddock tonight ') much love
Kendrick Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 2:47 AM
James, I have never had haddock. I think that must be a cold-water fish. I am wondering if it is very fishy tasting or is it mild. Thanks for giving me an idea of another form to call it. Sara K
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