The Host

The great cawing host
Fills the sky with wings and claws
Turning day to night








3rd place in 'Tattered Wings'
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 4/17/2010 3:39:00 AM
So it is, Nick! Great choice of imagination. Here we have only few wild pidgeons but lots of crows and jackdaws...Thank you for your comment. After my visitors have left, I'm back on PS with some new Tanka...Have a nice weekend...Gert
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Date: 4/11/2010 5:46:00 AM
Nice take on the picture Nick, many congratulations on your win in Raul's fine contest >> James
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Date: 4/11/2010 12:36:00 AM
Good one, Nick, Congratulations!
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Date: 4/9/2010 9:47:00 PM
Congratulations Nick well done...Margaret
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Date: 4/9/2010 6:47:00 PM
you have captured sight and sound in just a few words. good job! congratulations on your win!
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Date: 4/9/2010 5:01:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest..Sara
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Date: 4/9/2010 2:33:00 PM
Congrats Nick on your 3rd place win in Raul's contest... excellent write and win..luv.. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 4/9/2010 2:33:00 PM
Excellent haiku that brings a new perspective on the photo. Congratulations on your win, Nick! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/9/2010 10:58:00 AM
Nick, congratulations in placing third in my contest...Raul
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Date: 4/9/2010 5:53:00 AM
enjoyed
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Date: 4/9/2010 5:52:00 AM
I enjoyed the haiku. good write
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