Grackles
A Sky-ku of Respect and Reproach
marvelous mimics
acrobats, accurately
dive-bombing my car
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It's a love/hate relationship.
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About the Creator
Dana Crandell
Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.
Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist and Tech/Internet nerd.
My first published poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity
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Comments (14)
Haha! I’ve definitely been harassed by these crazy/lovely birds. I was walking down the street and I almost took a Grackle to the face. The only time I’ve ever swatted a bird in self defense. 😂 Perfect haiku, my friend!
Those dang birds... the only thing worse would be them leaving you little white pieces of "art".... 😂 Great haiku though!!
A cracking word that, Grackles
well done
Hahahahahaha they love doing that!
Haha!! So clever!
Never seen these birds before and although they look lovely, car bombing is a no-no.
Haha, loved this!
hahah. this is great.
Hahaha, this is great!
Don't have Grackles here, I believe, but we do have something just as pesky.....cuckoo birds. A pair just built their nest at their window so I am very open to the sound of _________. That's what they try to call me. A creative haiku!! or Skyku.
I'm sure you've written about these chaps before.
In spring those ‘marvellous mimics’ dive bone me as I walk Nice one
Delightful haiku 🤗 Lol, those pesky birds!