an egret fledgling
totters limb to limb
the gator’s eye blinks
©️Al W Gallia 07-17-20
Many thanks to a good friend and excellent nature photographer, Moura Maun, for her inspirational photo of roseate spoonbills. They seemed to be apprehensive about something… perhaps a young egret trying its shaky wings out, oblivious to a hungry alligator waiting below!
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Great haiku and photo Al. I can feel the heat and smell the swamp. How free and joyful beauty is in the face of darkness.
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Garry, I appreciate your comment. I love writing about nature’s common or mundane moments.
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Terrific haiku, Al. Great pic from Moura Maun too. Together they make a brilliant shahai (photo-haiga).
My very best,
Paul
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Thanks, Paul. I appreciate your comment. Although I am also a nature photographer, I often see a friend’s photo that strikes a ‘haiku’ chord for me. Moura’s was one of those. Blessings and peace.
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