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I am a white African. Contradiction in terms? I think not. Sometimes my blog will be serious; sometimes sad; sometimes irreverent; sometimes witty; always my truth simply written.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

SWALLOWS

as winter draws near
their instinct is to fly south
chasing the summer

OR

as winter draws near
they instinctively fly south
chasing the summer


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10 comments:

  1. So sad to see all those beautiful birds leaving. Great take on the prompt!

    Teresa

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  2. Liked the line "chasing the summer".

    Best wishes.

    Carlos

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  3. Amazing haiku...
    Nice use of the prompt... :)

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  4. Lovely soft reflection on a traditional cycle of the seasons living as instinct in creatures and plants!

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  5. I see this instinct all the time living in California we see the Swallow migration every year it is a treat! Love Haiku

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  6. Thanks for stopping by to read and comment on my 'instinct' haiku everyone. Much appreciated.

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  7. I find great inspiration in the instincts of birds. Yours are good.

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  8. Thank you vivinfrance for stopping by to read and comment. Glad you enjoyed the bird theme.

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