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Prasad Nataraj
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since 2008-05-29
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Bangalore,India

0 posted 2013-12-27 01:23 AM


Erettai Valan

Last tinge of greens have cowardly fled the fields,
Flushed out; like the leftovers from the sink,
Holes go smaller but deeper, little mice on their heels,
Dry and damp at the same time, cracks appear in a wink,

Hues of Cadmium yellow have taken over the scene,
Stagnant mind; like the solid stream across the street,
Scissor shaped tail with dark shadows preen,
Twisting and turning in his flight, a rare tiny bee to eat,

Vandyke brown eye of the falcon observe him keen,
Fierce intent; little pocket size black dynamo he is,
Bushchats take courage; they slowly appear on the screen,
Twisting and turning, the Erettai Valan goes by in a whiz.

©Prasad.N 27th December 2013.
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PS.Though Black Drongo's are common birds they are very distinct in nature, they are fierce competitors and guard their territory with their life. Many smaller birds benefit from their aggressive behavior towards bigger birds of prey. Erettai Valan meaning two tailed in Tamil.

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2islander2
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by the sea
1 posted 2013-12-27 01:27 AM


hello Prasad, i loved discovering these indian birds (i guess) , that i really dont know, as usual, your words are splendid and deeply interesting , nature is important, you are so right to interprate and sahre it


have a nice day
yann

Marchmadness
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2 posted 2013-12-27 04:31 AM


I love poems that teach me something, Prasad.
And still it is a joy to read.
                           Ida

luminosity
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3 posted 2013-12-27 12:57 PM


I love birds....great picture you have painted
Rex Allen McCoy
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4 posted 2013-12-27 04:39 PM


A wonderful scene you set, in a minds eye

JamesMichael
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5 posted 2013-12-27 07:39 PM


nice...James
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