Killing

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blackbird, death, european blackbird, haiku, nature, ornithology, poem, violence, wildlife

On seeing a killing

two blackbirds compete
silent fury, sharp beaked murder
no quarter, just death

politicians

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gun law, haiku, politics, terrorism, violence

I know it’s not my country but after the tragic events of recent days …

 

offering cheap prayers
hiding behind silent gods
failed politicians