Perfect Integration

(We can learn from our avian friends)

in awe of starlings
flocking in murmuration
fluid in blue sky

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yes, watching the birds in formation is such a peaceful site. We can learn so much from starlings. They stick together and switch direction in tandem. They seem to be quite happy following the leader. Short and sweet form poetry. I like it. Lydi**

[red93]

Fabulous Chris and spot on with the 5-7-5 format on this occasion. Birds are incredible and intelligent creatures and no mistake. Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tony for the appreciation I of this hainku. I appreciate you stopping by.

Chris

[Thomas W Case]

So much serenity and calm.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Thomas. I appreciate you.

Chris

[Amanda Reynolds]

I love your poem, and especially how your use of the word "awe" captures it's original meaning, I often struggle to have students understand the original meaning of "awe" and "awesome" but you captured it here with just three short lines. I usually use an example of bats flying out of a cave to express the mixture of admiration and fear but perhaps showing a video of a murmuration will make it clearer. Thank You ;)

[Chris Shaw]

Your review Amanda delights me. If it helps with teaching your students, then that is an added bonus. Thank you for your encouragement. So very much appreciated.

Chris

[mou]

'...fluid in beautiful sky'
- the contrast between the two images is wonderful. Haiku is one of my favorites and I love this one!
- mou

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear mou. Pleased you enjoy the haiku form. A favourite of mine too. Have a beautiful day.

Chris

[mou]

Have a beautiful day, dear Chris 🌹

[Amy R]

Nice little haiku, I enjoyed this,
I enjoy looking at birds flying by.
I learnt a new one word from you today "murmuration"
Thanks for that. 😊 Gr8 poem.
-Amy

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Amy. Pleased I could give you a new word. I appreciate your thoughts.

read moreThank you so much Amy. Pleased I could give you a new word. I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[Amy R]

You're welcome 😊

[D]

The blue sky is a magical realm and fills us with marvel. The starlings conquer the blue sky, flocking together. Murmuration is a very beautiful word and you put it to perfect use here. It enhanced the visual so much. Loved it, dear Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Divya. Birds in formation are magnetic to watch. Absolutely mesmerizing. I appreciate your wonderful reviews of my efforts.

Chris

[D]

You're most welcome, my friend.

[JD Major]

A pretty haiku, Chris!
I googled murmuration ...always learning something new from you :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you JD. I appreciate your thoughtful review.

Chris