“Kawasemi” is a traditional Japanese “kigo” (seasonal word) used in haiku. Find more information on kingfishers at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai‘s prompt…
blue flash by river’s bend
image by Noel Marry
dagger pierces quicksilver
hunter’s stealthy eye
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a poem in my pocket 
Jul 18, 2017 @ 11:48:54
Love this 🙂
Jul 18, 2017 @ 12:07:15
Thanks, Janice!
Jul 16, 2017 @ 19:06:53
Well done, Lynn
Jul 16, 2017 @ 05:42:22
Your poem really brings out the essence of the kingfisher’s action.
Jul 16, 2017 @ 13:34:42
I appreciate you reading and commenting!
Jul 15, 2017 @ 12:57:14
Very nice haiku! It relays the experience of one watching a kingfisher in action perfectly.
Jul 15, 2017 @ 14:15:40
Thanks for your comment, Charley 😀
Jul 15, 2017 @ 14:53:26
You are welcome!
Jul 15, 2017 @ 10:54:38
You have captured that speed perfectly!
Jul 15, 2017 @ 14:12:19
Thanks!