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Six Bird Haikus


THE LOON HAIKU

A misty morning

As I slide through the water

Hear my voice from shore



THE MERGANSER HAIKU

Set adrift at sea

So much swimming in my head

Can you see from there

























THE BARRED OWL HAIKU

Uneventful dark A silent hunter takes flight On the ground they wait



THE DOWNY WOODPECKER HAIKU

A rare occasion

In the forest When I hear

You ere you hear me

























THE OYSTERCATCHER HAIKU

From the dunes we pause

And watch in wonder at the Birds dancing on shore



THE TUNDRA SWAN HAIKU

Early spring morning A cool, calm water ripples reflecting the white




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