© Diane Mayr, all rights reserved. Woodcut print by Koson courtesy Library of Congress.
The word "first" is a kigo (seasonal word) indicating the new year, so, this poem is about the first snow of the new year.
The haiku poet shouldn't personify nature, however, if you've ever walked under a tree which has a crow, then you know that the crow definitely has an opinion about you being there!
Terrific! :-)
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Alan, With Words
Thanks, Alan. I'm glad to hear the crow has another fan! I even have a crow tattoo! (My one and only tattoo.)
Deletethere are lots of grackles about now, where i live, the walk along the wall, yesterday one was perched on my mailbox, luv them
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by my blog
much love...
Hi Gillena! I always stop by your blog!
DeleteOur warmer climate crows are opinionated as well! Love the art you found for this one.
ReplyDeleteI'd be very surprised to find a crow that wasn't opinionated!
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