< 3.1.2015 >

[Magpie]

There is a haiku buried in: "her, me, and that damned cat trying to hide behind the azalea bush." I'd love to see you incorporate it....

Thanks for the idea:


                that cat again
                hiding behind the azalea bush -
                be careful miss sparrow


                behind the azalea bush
                a tail sticks out -
                don't laugh miss sparrow

I like these two ku in their observations and the fact that they are both addressed to 'miss sparrow' in a way that seems to be offering assistance but is at the same time not helpful, observing nature without interfering. I'm not sure if 'miss sparrow' is a representation of anything in particular, but I can read it straight as well as metaphorical.
I would usually wonder whether 'bush' is necessary... (in the poem that is) as azalea would be enough, but I understand why you have used it on this occasion.

I am constantly trying to outwit the neighbourhood cats in my garden, but because of their extra dimensional activities it sometimes seems like a pointless task. Especially when they have the ability to make a kill and then with one look be able to say "you invited the birds in here, you planted ferns for camouflage, you are ultimately to blame",
and how can I possible argue. 

Thanks for the read.

Mark