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Image result for Whippoorwill BirdFirst time I have heard the whip-poor-will this spring. It reminds me of days gone by when we would hear them everynight while going to sleep. 

Whip-Poor-Will

whip-poor-will's first call
 
                      this spring comes at midnight hour....

                                                          ignites memories.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Deschler Avatar
April 14, 2023 at 7:15 AM
A sure sign that warmer days have come... We usually hear their call on balmy summer nights here in Wisconsin... This is a lovely poem, Sara!
Kendrick Avatar
April 14, 2023 at 8:19 AM
Why, thank you, Kelly. I appreciate the visit and kind review of my work. I am glad that you hear the call of the Whip-poor-will in Wisconsin. Sara
Rodrigues Avatar
April 13, 2023 at 3:12 PM
Sweet!
Kendrick Avatar
April 13, 2023 at 3:54 PM
Thank you, Kim. Your comment added some high fructose corn syrup to my life. Sara
Babcock Avatar
April 11, 2023 at 7:10 PM
A nice haiku Sara. Hope you and your family had a nice Easter. love phyl
Kendrick Avatar
April 12, 2023 at 2:38 PM
Why, thank you, Phyllis. Yes, our Easter Sunday was nice. We had lunch with our daughter and enjoyed seeing some of the grandchildren hunt eggs. Thanks for your visit. Sara
Andresen Avatar
April 9, 2023 at 1:06 PM
- Lovely written, Sara - Does it sing only at night ? - hugs
Kendrick Avatar
April 10, 2023 at 5:04 AM
Anne-Lise, they are nocturnal, so they say. I have never heard one during the daylight hours. I enjoy the sound, but I suppose for some people would not like it. Your visits are always uplifting. Sara
Dietrich Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 9:30 AM
would love to hear one!!
Kendrick Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 12:46 PM
Andrea, you can type in on your search engine, call of the whip-poor-will or something like that and it will show some videos of the bird with it calling. Thanks for the visit. Sara
Daniel Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 1:30 AM
Lovely:)
Kendrick Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 4:42 AM
Joanna, Thanks. SK
Pandit Avatar
April 5, 2023 at 2:54 PM
When we hear them we know spring's blossoms will not be far behind. Rejoice in spring's uplifting visage, Sara.
Kendrick Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 6:47 AM
Vijay, Yes, the whip-poor-wills let us know that the warm weather is here. The cooing of the doves in the morning also signal the arrival of spring and summer. Thanks for the kind review of my work. Sara
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April 5, 2023 at 1:13 PM
Beautiful sound of lonesome call, we have some that comes late spring into the summer nights, surprising they are so small for in the night time their call echoes throughout the land : )
Kendrick Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 6:34 AM
Yes, Stephan, I remember a song that says, "When whip-poor-wills call and evening is nigh, I hurry to my blue heaven". I don't remember much more of the song nor who recorded it. Your comments are a delight to read. Sara
McBride  Avatar
April 5, 2023 at 1:14 PM
Many songs have they been included in : )
Turner Avatar
April 5, 2023 at 1:10 PM
This one is excellent, Mrs Sara. As long as it stays in Ga. LOL They can be a nuisance. A very distinct and monotonous song! But a lovely haiku
Kendrick Avatar
April 5, 2023 at 3:29 PM
Daniel, Ahh!! Their call can be wonderful though, but I guess one human's treasure is another human's agony. Thanks for the kind review of my work. Sara
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