sparrow

Carpe Diem #1023 A Sparrow


[...] "Last evening I was looking out from my balcony and saw a sparrow perch on a branch. All of a sudden, with a quick jerk, she ruffles her feathers and spreads out her wings – her bodyline on an upward curve, about to take off." [...] Kala Ramesh

instantly
the skies open up to 
thunderous applause

©  petra domina
Thanks to Chèvrefeuille for daily prompts on 

CARPE DIEM HAIKU KAI

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  1. Yamini MacLeanAugust 14, 2016 at 1:27 AM

    Hari OM
    ...having a few thunderboomies??? This was a lovely reprise to the scene set. YAM xx

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    1. JaniceAugust 14, 2016 at 8:25 PM

      Yes, we surely did yesterday. And still getting rain on and off today. Highs in the 70's! Blessed relief from the high heat for a few days. janice xx

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  2. Kim M. RussellAugust 14, 2016 at 4:23 AM

    'thunderous applause' - perfect!

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  3. lynn__August 14, 2016 at 6:15 AM

    An enthusiastic response!

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  4. Pat RAugust 14, 2016 at 10:04 AM

    Awesome, made me smile:)

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  5. JaniceAugust 14, 2016 at 8:26 PM

    I like making folks smile.

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  6. Forest BatherAugust 15, 2016 at 5:05 AM

    That is nailing the essence of a haiku, that sudden, short action. Well done.

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    1. JaniceAugust 15, 2016 at 7:28 PM

      Been reading more of Jane's Bare Bones book. Thanks for the encouragement.

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  7. TournesolAugust 19, 2016 at 10:09 AM

    Oh bravo!!! I can hear the loud applause!

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    1. JaniceAugust 19, 2016 at 9:16 PM

      I thought I would walk outside tonight until the thunder started rolling around. Time to go to the exercise room!

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  8. ChèvrefeuilleAugust 21, 2016 at 1:06 PM

    Wow! What can I say more ...

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