January 5, 2014

Happy Haiga Day!


© 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!
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6 comments:

  1. Area 17January 5, 2014 at 3:13 PM

    Terrific! :-)

    warm regards,

    Alan, With Words

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    1. Diane MayrJanuary 5, 2014 at 3:18 PM

      Thanks, Alan. I'm glad to hear the crow has another fan! I even have a crow tattoo! (My one and only tattoo.)

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  2. Gillena CoxJanuary 5, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    there are lots of grackles about now, where i live, the walk along the wall, yesterday one was perched on my mailbox, luv them

    thanks for stopping by my blog

    much love...

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  3. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesJanuary 6, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    Our warmer climate crows are opinionated as well! Love the art you found for this one.

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    1. Diane MayrJanuary 6, 2014 at 8:45 AM

      I'd be very surprised to find a crow that wasn't opinionated!

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