scarlet drupes passed by
in search of anvil to strike
snail shell for dawn’s meal
Author notes
throstle - a word in English dialect for song thrush
The thrush often uses a stone as an "anvil" on which to smash the snail before extracting the soft body and wiping it on the ground before consumption.
The song thrush prefers a snail to berries. They feed their young snails and slugs.
Credit: enquiries@wildlife-art-paintings.co.uk
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This is very interesting info; I like the name "throstle". I was reading where a blackbird was called a Woozle or an ousel in Shakespeare's time.
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so many images dance in the light. for me, this is one of your shimmering best.
blessings and best wishes,
~r.
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Love your Haiku, and also your explanation. I learned a new word, just by reading..congratulations on your HM
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Hi M Lady :)
This is great!
Loved the AN explanation and of course this pretty little KU' you gave us with perfect count of course :)
Loved how you went inside the picture and showed me what I could not see, per say the Rules.....wonderful job!
Good luck and God bless,
Bear ~
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Right up your "nest" I have missed you old friend. Good to have you read my work and to read yours as well. A beautiful haiku.
Sam
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Great write...
Love the AN too! I always enjoy learning something new.
Thanks for sharing!
Write on.
*PEACE*
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Ewwwwww (LOL). Are there no limits to a mother's love?
Wonderfully informative and beautiful to read... Glad to see "you're back!"
Ken
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