Murmurations
Startling Unity!35 total reviews
Comment from Navada
Very clever! This reflection on murmuration (swarm or hive behaviour) is a lovely metaphor about the co-operation of a community for mutual benefit. It's an uplifting example of how nature exemplifies for us some of the ways that we as humans could change our behaviour for the better. Thanks for the share and good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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Very clever! This reflection on murmuration (swarm or hive behaviour) is a lovely metaphor about the co-operation of a community for mutual benefit. It's an uplifting example of how nature exemplifies for us some of the ways that we as humans could change our behaviour for the better. Thanks for the share and good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 22-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much for this kind review and all your very thoughtful comments, greatly valued! Take care Debbie
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I have always wondered why they always want to go to the same place and take the same route. I am guessing Mother Nature has something to do with it. When we take a trip my husband and I always want to go a different way. LOL Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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I have always wondered why they always want to go to the same place and take the same route. I am guessing Mother Nature has something to do with it. When we take a trip my husband and I always want to go a different way. LOL Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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Ha ha! You made me laugh here! I know what you mean! Thank you so much for your kindness and support! Debbie
Comment from nomi338
Intelligent creation laughs in the face of accidental evolution. Try as you might, you will never convince me that the intelligent actions of men and other life forms is accidental. If intelligence was reliant on accident, all creatures, men and animals would have equal amounts and abilities to act in an intelligent manner. History clearly displays that intelligence is not equal even among like life forms.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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Intelligent creation laughs in the face of accidental evolution. Try as you might, you will never convince me that the intelligent actions of men and other life forms is accidental. If intelligence was reliant on accident, all creatures, men and animals would have equal amounts and abilities to act in an intelligent manner. History clearly displays that intelligence is not equal even among like life forms.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Nomi, for your kind review and, as ever, very thoughtful comments, all greatly valued. Take care Debbie
Comment from Lisasview
Such a lovely Haiku poem dear Debbie...I remember once taking loads of photos of tons of birds flying in perfect formation...
It was so amazing to see.
I wish you the very best of luck in the contest,
Lisa, getting cold here in Spain
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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Such a lovely Haiku poem dear Debbie...I remember once taking loads of photos of tons of birds flying in perfect formation...
It was so amazing to see.
I wish you the very best of luck in the contest,
Lisa, getting cold here in Spain
Comment Written 22-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Lisa! I'm delighted it meant something to you and I really appreciate your thoughts and wishes. Debbie
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Often when I read poetry memories flood in?.
Lisa
Comment from royowen
As the things of nature reveal to us how unity of purpose and spirit survive, I know it very, scripture covers every facet and love in its complexity, God commands a blessing when brethren dwell in unity, Psalm 133, beautifully written Debbie, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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As the things of nature reveal to us how unity of purpose and spirit survive, I know it very, scripture covers every facet and love in its complexity, God commands a blessing when brethren dwell in unity, Psalm 133, beautifully written Debbie, blessings Roy
Comment Written 22-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Roy, for your kindness and support which I greatly appreciate! Take care Debbie
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Well done
Comment from lyenochka
Loved your picture and your word play of "stellar" for the starling murmurations! And I see other birds like our red-winged blackbirds which do the same kind of thing. It's really stunning! Best wishes in the contest!
By the way, since Shakespeare wrote of starlings, someone imported starlings here and so we now have a great population of that nonnative species.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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Loved your picture and your word play of "stellar" for the starling murmurations! And I see other birds like our red-winged blackbirds which do the same kind of thing. It's really stunning! Best wishes in the contest!
By the way, since Shakespeare wrote of starlings, someone imported starlings here and so we now have a great population of that nonnative species.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Helen! As ever, I really appreciate your kindness and informed comments. Take care Debbie.
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Three uses of the word Stellar, primary, prevailing, and as a pun for the bird. Well-chosen word to use in the last line of the haiku. The swarm of birds scares predators as well as people who might try to shoot them for sport or food. This shows a spectacular view to the naked eye of how large the swarms can get.
Jesse
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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Three uses of the word Stellar, primary, prevailing, and as a pun for the bird. Well-chosen word to use in the last line of the haiku. The swarm of birds scares predators as well as people who might try to shoot them for sport or food. This shows a spectacular view to the naked eye of how large the swarms can get.
Jesse
Comment Written 22-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Jesse! As ever, I really appreciate your kindness and support. Take care and my best wishes, Debbie
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You're welcome, Debbie.
By the way, my surgery date is on Monday, December 11th, at 1 pm.
Please wish me well.
Jesse
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Yes, Debbie, They are amazing. They must have some sort or built in radar or some warning device to retain the close formation. I have always marveled at their talent and the beauty of the dance. Well done. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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Yes, Debbie, They are amazing. They must have some sort or built in radar or some warning device to retain the close formation. I have always marveled at their talent and the beauty of the dance. Well done. Nancy:)
Comment Written 22-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Nancy! I greatly appreciate your kind review and thoughtful comments. Take care Debbie
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
So I had to Google it, and apparently they fly this way for warmth and to exchange "best restaurant" reviews. Nature is pretty awesome, as is your Haiku:-)
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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So I had to Google it, and apparently they fly this way for warmth and to exchange "best restaurant" reviews. Nature is pretty awesome, as is your Haiku:-)
xo
Pam
Comment Written 22-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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Ha ha! I like that little note! They're so incredible I wouldn't be surprised. Whoever used the derogatory 'bird brain' should think again. As ever, thanks for your kind support, Pam. Take care Debbie xos
Comment from BethShelby
I didn't that the formation was called before but when I see these brid doing the amazing skills without crashing into each other I truely amazed. I can't imagine how they move so quickly and actually paint designsand often the shape of single bird in the sky. I really like your haiku.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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I didn't that the formation was called before but when I see these brid doing the amazing skills without crashing into each other I truely amazed. I can't imagine how they move so quickly and actually paint designsand often the shape of single bird in the sky. I really like your haiku.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Beth! they really seem to have some incredibly ability to avoid collision and swerve out of the way. Anyone who used the derogatory remark of 'bird brain' should think again. As ever, I'm truly grateful for your kind support. Take care Debbie x
