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Murmurations

Startling Unity!

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Comment from Caroline M England
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Murmurations are wonderful and your swirling words do them justice. Nicely done Debbie. I am still yet to see a large murmuration but Im aiming for a loca one near me fairly soon and to experience the one which roosts under Brighton Pier - and to experience this from the water where you can feel the rhythm of their stirring wings brushing our head, although clearly that will be pretty chilly in Feb/March. I wonder if you have them in Swansea.
Best wishes

Caroline

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2024

reply by the author on 30-Jan-2024
    Thank you so much, Caroline, for taking the time (with no reward) to review this. Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated. Take care Debbie
Comment from Ulla
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Hi Debbie, I came in rather late on this haiku poem. But I thought I would rather like to give it a review, anyway. I loved it and it's a great haiku for the contest. All the best of luck Ulla xcx


 Comment Written 25-Nov-2023

reply by the author on 25-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much, Ulla! I'm afraid you might have had little reward so that makes me appreciate your kindness still more. Take care Debbie
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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I have seen the starlings fly some incredible formations, the way they swoop as one, they turn, duck and dive, they give us such a fascinating show. They are incredible. I didn't know they were called a murmuration. I've learnt something today. Your haiku fits this picture perfectly. Well done! Good luck in the contest. Sandra xxx

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2023

reply by the author on 25-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much, Sandra, for such a kind review and all your thoughtful comments which I greatly appreciate. Take care Debbie xxx
Comment from Gloria ....
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The artwork is well done shaped like a bird. Birds are fascinating to observe and very quick to learn too.

I think your words bring together this phenomenon quite well.

Wishing you great luck with the Contest Committee. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2023

reply by the author on 25-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much, Gloria! Your kind review and comments are much appreciated. Debbie
Comment from June Sargent
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United for the greater good should be a goal that comes naturally to humans- and not just birds. It us amazing the lessons we can learn from nature. Great sentiments expressed here.

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2023

reply by the author on 25-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much, June! Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated. Debbie
Comment from GWHARGIS
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I love when I learn something by reading something that entertains. I learned about murmurations tonight. I bet that is a spectacular sight. Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem. Gretchen

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2023

reply by the author on 25-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much, Gretchen! As ever, I greatly appreciate your kindness and support. Take care Debbie
Comment from Sanku
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How true .The starlings show us the real value of unity .Hope humans will learn something from them Your haiku is brilliant-lovely swirl of 's' sounds .all the best...

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2023

reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much for your kindness and support! Spot-on of course with your interpretation. All greatly appreciated. Debbie
Comment from Barry Penfold
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Thank you for the notes. Totally interesting and I love the image and your words. All the best in the contest. Have a great day.
regards
Barry Penfold.












 Comment Written 24-Nov-2023

reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much, Barry! As ever, your kindness and support greatly valued. Take care Debbie
Comment from Douglas Goff
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Hi Debbie!

I have never heard of the word murmurations so was estates to learn a new word!

Humans tend to huddle like this in combat which gets people killed. I found that interesting.

Most enjoyable Haiku. This is a contender!
D

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2023

reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
    Yes, you're right. it doesn't always work. I think I was dwelling more on mental unity and cooperation. It certainly works for the birds though as they're small and need the protection of the group. Thanks for your thoughtful review, Doug. Take care Debbie
Comment from Teri7
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This is a very well written haiku poem you have penned about these lovely birds and their formation. You used great descriptive words and very lovely imagery of the birds in flight. Best wishes in the contest. love and blessings, Teri

Startling Unity!
Did you mean Starling Unity?

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2023

reply by the author on 23-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much, Teri! I greatly appreciate your kind review and thoughtful comments. Well done for picking up the title description. No one else has. I actually intended 'Startling,' but may still change it. Take care Debbie
reply by Teri7 on 23-Nov-2023
    It is a great poem. I wasn't sure if you wanted that in there or not! love and blessings, teri