Duck haiku

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Joanna M. Weston

Most days I walk past a small lake where mallard, Canada geese, turtles and, occasionally, heron hang out. It’s a joy to watch them through the year. And the flocks increase …

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ducks swim                                            20140703
in circles –
thin ice

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five ducklings
dive in …
lily-pads

 

sunlit morning –
a child feeds
ducks in the park

 

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About Joanna M. Weston

Born in England, she lives in British Columbia. She is married with three sons, Joanna has an MA from the University of British Columbia. She has published in numerous anthologies and in magazines in Canada, the US, UK, and New Zealand, such as Canadian Women's Studies, Convolvus, Endless Mountains Review, Grain, Green's Magazine, Prairie Fire, Spin, Wascana Review, CBC Gallery, and many more...
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