" 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...
No comments:
Post a Comment