Perfect Integration

(We can learn from our avian friends)

in awe of starlings
flocking in murmuration
fluid in blue sky

Reviews

[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 😊

[AYVID]

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

[AYVID]

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

[willweb]

I love watching birds as they fly over head or play amongst the trees. Nicely penned Chris.

P.S. The first poem ever that I can remember reading that used the word "murmuration" . : )

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you will. Murmuration is a well known term for lovers of our avian friends. The formations are incredible. I appreciate you.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

A n interesting Haiku dear Chris…I love to watch starling fly away as a flcock…where next? Lovely write🌹
Happy Monday
Warmly B

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Betty. I find the murmurations totally fascinating to watch. How do they do it? Absolutely magnetic to look at. Have a beautiful day.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome dear Chris
Happy Monday!
Warmly, B