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Soft downy feathers Nestled in branches of oak Tiny heart beating Wings slowly growing Stretching thin and fragile self Mother's song echoes First trembling branch hop Courage flutters in small breast Testing gentle winds Feathers now sleek black Strength building with each new flight Leaving nest behind Soaring high above Boundless sky embraces wings Blackbird freely sings
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Mar 16
Mar 16, 2026 at 4:25 AM UTC
The Black Bird's Journey
Soft downy feathers Nestled in branches of oak Tiny heart beating Wings slowly growing Stretching thin and fragile self Mother's song echoes First trembling branch hop Courage flutters in small breast Testing gentle winds Feathers now sleek black Strength building with each new flight Leaving nest behind Soaring high above Boundless sky embraces wings Blackbird freely sings
These haiku trace the bird's development from a vulnerable chick to a confident, free-flying creature, capturing the progression of growth, independence, and ultimate freedom. Each poem builds upon the previous one, showing the gradual transformation of the Black Bird.
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LongJohnPaulBaldry
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LongJohnPaulBaldry
71/M/Saltcoats - Scotland
Mar 16
Mar 16, 2026 at 4:25 AM UTC
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