Dining Alone: Part II (a tanka)

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David P. Jun 21, 2007, 5:35pm EDT

Photo by Crystal Dawson
Found in photobucket:
http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/crystaldawson/Birds/?action=view&current=bjay3.jpg

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Jim Ross Jun 21, 2007, 5:55pm EDT

Sounds like every jay I've ever come across, David. Deft portrayal in this tanka. Loved the read.

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Granny Janny H. Jun 21, 2007, 6:01pm EDT

Site sight and sound
Bite bright and found
Fight flight and ground
Real feel all around

Thanks, David!

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Tonia, who hugs trees G. Jun 21, 2007, 6:05pm EDT

You have certainly captured the essence of a blue jay with this - well done.

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t b. Jun 21, 2007, 6:09pm EDT

Very cute David...t

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Andrea Grenadier Jun 21, 2007, 8:06pm EDT

The juxtaposition of the colors in the photo is simply brilliant. David, are the birds talking to you again?! This was great!

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Barbary Chaapel Jun 21, 2007, 9:13pm EDT

Raspy is such a good word for the bluejay's voice.
Very nice, David. I think I've heard ours say "shove off",
too. (Except to the red-bellied woodpecker!)

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Great verse David and I like you accompanying pic!
Your tanka - Dining Alone is being featured in:

Mountain Life The Mountain lifestyle. Living and Visiting in the Mountains.

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Sheri Fresonke H. Jul 7, 2007, 5:12pm EDT

I love blue jays, even if they're noisy and throw bird feeder food all around.

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Dining Alone: Part II (a tanka)

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