Thursday, May 10, 2012

Black-chinned Haiku

" Black-chinned Haiku "

by Suzán Jiván, Mom
and Mom-Mom Suzán

for Rebecca, Russ
Kenny, Jimmy
Mark, Danielle & Eric...

I

Rather secretive
submoustachial striping
held well into fall

II

Finely streaked in all
rusty above, bill bright pink
over rocky slopes

III

Triangular black
moves into burn areas
rapid and high pitched

IV

Conspicuous perch
rarely reaching southeastern
likely overlooked

V

Mexican species
usually seen singing
rising and falling

VI

Jumbling series
vicinities of bishops
much darker tails cocked...

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