An indulgent little bird, excellently posed
Perched atop a dead tree branch, gazing at the marsh
As a strange figure whispers, quietly below
Her camera poised in hand: “Please don’t fly away.”
Prompted by Colleen’s #TankaTuesday Weekly #Poetry Challenge No. 329, 7/18/23 – Specific Form and I. J.’s Bird of the Week Invitation XXI.
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Beautiful bird and a great photo. Did you also spot the female nearby?
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Thank you! No, I didn’t see the female, but she may have been in the surrounding dense foliage.
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Aww, so lovely.
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Thank you, Sadje! 😊
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You’re so welcome
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And the photographer is you. Lovely all the way around. I think you got this form down to a T and literal. I love it. Thanks for sharing JJJ. xxxo
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Thank you so much! 😊
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nice one !
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Thanks!😊
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Wow! What a shot and lovely words to complement it. Well-done JJJ.
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Thank you so much! 😊
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What a brilliant shot you managed to get, such a beautiful bird and the Imayo works so well ❤️
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Thank you, AJ! 😊
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Great photo of a beautiful bird!
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Thank you! 😊
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You’re very welcome.
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Beautiful capture and poem! I can relate to this as a photographer. 😊
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Thank you! 😊
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This is simply wonderful! I love the Scarlet Tanager. This is a bird I’ve never seen in the wild. Your photo is stunning!
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Thank you so much!😊
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You’re welcome. 🩷
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Gosh that’s a bright bird! That would wake you up in the morning!
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😄
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Great poem, Jennifer! I can picture that scene perfectly in my mind.
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
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Thank you!😊
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Ooh I love this. I have experienced many of these moments (let me get a picture quickly!).
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Thank you!😊 Yes, after many missed opportunities, it is so exciting when you finally manage to get the shot.
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I love this one so much! Please don’t fly away!
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Thank you! 😁
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