separation
a crow’s caw across
an empty field

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Maureen Virchau

Maureen Virchau lives in Western New York with her husband and son. Her poetry has appeared in Acorn, Frogpond, A Hundred Gourds, Presence, Prune Juice, Failed Haiku, Bones, and Frameless Sky. Her work is included in The Red Moon Press Anthology of English-Language Haiku 2014.

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  5. Another fine haiku by Maureen Virchau.

    I particularly like the clever construction of the second line with its alliteration recreating the haunting sounds of the crow.

    Thanks for sharing this, though I hope it is not autobiographical.

    Strider

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    1. Dear Strider,

      Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so glad you experienced the second line exactly as I intended. Thank you for sharing those particular thoughts.

      I sincerely appreciate your concern, but it is not autobiographical.

      I am honored to be published within the pages of such a wonderful journal, and I greatly appreciate your support.

      With gratitude,
      Maureen

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  8. There is a sense of loss and loneliness, magnified by the empty field and a lone crow cawing. Beautiful and subtle.

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    1. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts as a reader. I sincerely appreciate your kind words.

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  12. I'm a great lover of crows, friendly, and helpful, with a sense of humor, much needed when around human animals. :-)

    Wonderful haiku that includes haiku, thank you!

    intermittent rain I shed another crow

    Alan Summers
    Publication Credits: Frogpond autumn 2013 issue (36:3)

    kind regards,

    Alan

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  13. Thank you, Alan, for your kind words and for sharing your thoughts on my favorite bird. :-)

    Your haiku is wonderful. Thank you for sharing it with us.

    With gratitude,
    Maureen

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