an ugly duckling
reflects in an autumn pond
a magical swan
Kim M. Russell, 2017

My response to Carpe Diem #1269 reflection, also linked to Sherry’s prompt at What’s Going On? on 19th June 2024
At the end of the first week of Carpe Diem’s celebration month, our prompt for today from memory lane is ‘reflection’. Chèvrefeuille has given us several examples of haiku on this theme, including one by Sara McNulty of Purple Pen in Portland, which touched a chord with me:
Autumn leaves mirrored
In clear lake their colors float
Soon lake fills with fall
© Sara McNulty
Brava.. 🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀
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I love how you have brought the fairytale of the ugly duckling into your nice haiku. I love the image you have chosen.
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Thanks Kristjaan!
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Love it, and a great picture too.
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Cheers!
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Very nice.
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Thank you!
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Well said…
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Awwww, that duckling looks pretty cute to me!
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Hang in there, little duckling. it gets better!
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Thanks Shay. There’s always hope for a duckling.
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So tender and magical – Jae
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Thank you, Jae.
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Nice!!!
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Thanks Rajani!
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Sweet duckling…beauty is in the eye of the beholder !…Rall
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So true, Rall!
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Now that’s a magical transformation indeed for the cutie pie.
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We have lots of ducks and swans around here.
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Nothing is ugly ! We only need the right eyes ! Well captured.
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Thank you, Alan!
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What a wonderful poem!! So simple, you get to the essence and I love it!! annell
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Thank you so much, Annell!
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Cute duckling — so fuzzy— and an absolutely charming haiku, Kim!
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Thank you, Dora!
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My pleasure!
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Oh this is so lovely, so simply beautiful and totally evocative!
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Thank you!
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