Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Melissa,
I actually have never seen a bird in a birdbath before. It seems weird htat a small bird can make so much splash. But I guess flapping wings in the water would do that. Good descripton of the photo
Congrats on the contest win.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan

 Comment Written 29-May-2021

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reply by the author on 29-May-2021

Hello Joan. Thanks so much. I have a small blue birdbath and have never seen a bird in it... mostly it?s butterflies taking a sip. :). I do have several cardinals that fly through here. Fun to watch.

Melissa

reply by dragonpoet on 29-May-2021

Don't mention it, Melissa. Maybe the birds just like their privacy.
joan

reply by the author on 30-May-2021

Hello Joan. Thanks so much. I have a small blue birdbath and have never seen a bird in it... mostly it?s butterflies taking a sip. :). I do have several cardinals that fly through here. Fun to watch.

Melissa

reply by the author on 30-May-2021

Hello Joan. Thanks so much. I have a small blue birdbath and have never seen a bird in it... mostly it?s butterflies taking a sip. :). I do have several cardinals that fly through here. Fun to watch.

Melissa

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Melissa, I love this poem my sweet friend...
I love to watch the birds in our neighborhood...
ours is a new neighborhood...so we are just starting
to see more of them...very nicely written you...
and a beautiful picture...good luck in the contest...
a vote worth giving...love you...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 23-May-2021

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reply by the author on 23-May-2021

Hello Linda. Thank you for your encouraging words and sweet comments. I love to watch the birds and have several cardinals ... red birds.. in my garden. They are the state bird of Virginia too.... but, I must tell you... the birdbath I have is too small for their size. I would love to get a larger one too. LOL perhaps I will. Thanks again!!

Melissa

reply by l.raven on 23-May-2021

we don't have to many cardinals...but like I said we are new...pretty much everyone has bird feeders...so they are starting to come our way...your so welcome again...love xxoo

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This haiku, red feathers, presented as a 5-7-5, creates the scene of a cardinal washing off the creepy crawlies and the dirt that birds accumulate.

 Comment Written 23-May-2021

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reply by the author on 23-May-2021

Thanks so much, Bill. Grateful for your review!!

Melissa

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Melissa, It's vso good to seeing you back. It's a great haiku for the it's very well written and I really liked it. Good luck with this wonderful haiku. Ulla

 Comment Written 22-May-2021

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reply by the author on 22-May-2021

Hi Ulla. Thank you so much for the lovely thoughts on this haiku! So appreciate you, my friend.

Melissa

Comment from Mark D. R.

Excellent

Melissa,

How about 'sound of splashing spring' or 'springtime splashing sound(s)' to extend an alliteration.

Of course, you know this is my favorite poem format. Always pleased at others take on this style!

Best wishes in contest. I am not competing against you! LOL

Mark

 Comment Written 22-May-2021

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reply by the author on 22-May-2021

Hey there Mark. I like your suggestions and it does incorporate a springtime notation. I hope everyone can guess what my haiku is implying... a birdbath... we shall see how it goes. I am glad that I am not competing with you, my friend.

Melissa

Comment from RodG

Excellent

Interesting! Robins and sparrows flap around my bird bath but never Cardinals. I like your use of alliteration. You make it very easy to visualize this scene. Rod

 Comment Written 22-May-2021

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reply by the author on 22-May-2021

Hello Rod. Thanks for the lovely comments. We have cardinals all of the time and I love to see that flash of red! But, I have never seen them in my bird bath. Ha!

Melissa

Comment from poetwatch

Excellent

Not bad, Melissa. I think you described this little fellow. :) How have you been? I can see Spring has sprung and you're having fun, enjoying the wonders of nature. This is a good offering for describing something haiku contest. thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-May-2021

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reply by the author on 22-May-2021

Hello Jose!! Good to hear from you, my friend. I have been away lately due to my garden and all of the volunteering I try to do here. But, it is slowing down and I hope to write more often. Thanks so much, my friend.

Melissa

Comment from Sharon Davis

Excellent

This poem, in response to a prompt - describing something haiku, is well composed and beautifully presented. The sensory cue of water splashing is particularly effective. Good job.

 Comment Written 22-May-2021

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reply by the author on 22-May-2021

Hello Sharon. Thanks so much!!

Melissa

Comment from Loren .

Excellent

I am so glad to read and see this wonderful image. I have a birdbath with a cardinal that does exactly what you have penned. Your poem brought it all to life. Loren

 Comment Written 22-May-2021

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reply by the author on 22-May-2021

Hello Loren. I am so glad you liked this short one. We have cardinals too, but I have never seen them in my bird bath. I will have to watch more closely. Thanks so much.

Melissa

Comment from Sherry Asbury

Excellent

Love this - love birds - love the way you write. You just brought a bundle of love with this great haiku! So glad to share this site with you! May you write many more such delights...

 Comment Written 22-May-2021

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reply by the author on 22-May-2021

Hello Sherry. Thanks so much for your wonderful review. I am glad you enjoyed this short haiku. :)

Melissa