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Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

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In response to Frank J. Tassone hosting for dVerse’s Haibun Monday 4-25-22: bird songs

By Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

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lovely woodpecker’s
rat-a-tat-tat
heralding spring

He shows up every morning, tapping and tapping without fail. His little red crest bobbing to and fro; he’s putting on quite a show. Not looking for food, no not this one, a girl of his own is what he wants and soon.

So, early in the morning and sometimes at dusk; my little friend is out there making a fuss. Night turns into day and day to dusk and the little red-crested woodpecker never gives up. The days grow warmer, the days grow longer. Fragrant
flowers bloom around him and then; two red-crested heads bobbing together – they’re making a lovely nest!

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42 responses to “Haibun”

  1. JeanMarie Avatar
    JeanMarie

    okay I’m glad it had a happy ending because I was starting to worry about that poor Bachelor bird

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  2. paeansunplugged Avatar
    paeansunplugged

    That’s a wonderful haibun, Ami!

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so much! It’s my first try. 😊

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      1. paeansunplugged Avatar
        paeansunplugged

        You are welcome. Then it’s a damn good one! 😊

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      2. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
        Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

        Oh my! Thank you again!! 😊

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        paeansunplugged

        ❤️

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  3. Keith's Ramblings Avatar
    Keith’s Ramblings

    This is delightful. I’ve also learned something new – haibun!

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    1. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Keith – it was my first time writing a Haibun as well. Always learning something new. 😊

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  4. Björn Rudberg (brudberg) Avatar
    Björn Rudberg (brudberg)

    Oh I love this so glad to come by after the prose was added… the woodpecker also make sounds and it can be so uplifting.

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    1. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so much. I misunderstood the original instructions …. Post COVID-19 brain I guess!! Glad you came back!! 🪶😊🪶

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  5. Mish Avatar
    Mish

    Aww, he stole the show in this haibun. Love the romantic touch to this bird story.

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    1. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Mish! 😊

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  6. Rob Kistner Avatar
    Rob Kistner

    Wonderful Haiku Ami! I love Pileated Woodpeckers… 🙂✌🏼❤️

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    1. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Rob, me too! 😊

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  7. areadingwriter Avatar
    areadingwriter

    totally heard the pecking of the pecker! adorable. 🙂

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    1. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so much! 🪶

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  8. rothpoetry Avatar
    rothpoetry

    A beautiful haiku for a beautiful bird.

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    1. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so much! 😊

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      1. rothpoetry Avatar
        rothpoetry

        You are welcome!

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  9. sdtp33 Avatar
    sdtp33

    Like that “rat-a-tat-tat”. JIM

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    1. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      (smiles) Thank you Jim. 😊

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  10. poetrybydebi Avatar
    poetrybydebi

    Lovely haiku

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    1. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Debi! 😊

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  11. Frank J. Tassone Avatar
    Frank J. Tassone

    Love the haiku. The prompt, however, does call for haibun. Have you considered adding some prose to accompany it?

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    1. Gillena Cox Avatar
      Gillena Cox

      No text??? Just the haiku??? But the haiku is delightful. Line 2vpivots nicely

      Much💛love

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      1. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
        (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

        Thank you and apologies Gillena – I’m still learning! 😉

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      2. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
        (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

        Added prose – thoughts please!

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    2. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      My apologies, I misread. Will attempt a redo. 🤭

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      1. Frank J. Tassone Avatar
        Frank J. Tassone

        No worries. Thank you! I look forward to it!

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      2. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
        (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

        Added prose – thoughts please!

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  12. petrujviljoen Avatar
    petrujviljoen

    Unmistakebly the woodpecker. Lovely.

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    1. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so much! 😊

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  13. a.h. starlingsson Avatar
    a.h. starlingsson

    It certainly echoes through the forest! Prose would go so nicely with that, must say..

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    1. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so much. Would love to discuss in private forum please? 😊

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      1. a.h. starlingsson Avatar
        a.h. starlingsson

        Oh dear, hope no offence was caused…my email is ainstarlingsson@protonmail.ch, am on Twitter @ah_starlingsson and Telegram.

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      2. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
        (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

        Goodness no!! Quite the opposite! Asking for assistance please! 😊 E-mail sent! Thank you!

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    2. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Added prose – thoughts please!

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      1. Frank J. Tassone Avatar
        Frank J. Tassone

        Now this is a haibun! I love how you expanded the image with the story of these woodpeckers! Well done!

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      2. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
        (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

        Thank you most kindly. 😊

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  14. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more Avatar
    OIKOS™- Art, Books & more

    Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.

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    1. (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      (Gypsie) Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you for the reblog! 😊

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      1. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more Avatar
        OIKOS™- Art, Books & more

        You’re welcome. Have a nice day! xx Michael

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