POETRY

The Majestic Kingfisher

A splash of color, followed by a splash of water

Katrina Haney
Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Poems
3 min readJul 16, 2023

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A colorful kingfisher on a tree branch
African dwarf kingfisher. (2023, July 9). In Wikipedia.

The Kingfisher: Majesty in Flight

In lands of tranquil streams and verdant hue,
Where skies reflect in waters crystal clear,
There dwells a bird; a beauty through and through,
The regal kingfisher, whose colors have no peer.

With wings of sapphire, vibrant and bright,
He soars above the rivers’ gentle flow;
His presence paints a picture of delight,
A sight that makes hearts with wonder grow.

A splash of orange is seen upon his breast,
A crown of feathers tops his noble head;
In nature’s royal raiment, he is dressed,
Adorned in hues like precious stones are spread.

With grace, he dives into the depths below,
Emerging from aquatic solitude;
In quest of fish, his sustenance, you know,
And with precision, his hunger is subdued.

His call, a melody of sweet refrain,
Echoes amidst the tranquil, lush expanse;
A song that whispers of a vibrant…

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Katrina Haney
Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Poems

Writer of poetry and prose in politics, love, mental health, personal stories; creative writer, Book: Blood Rage; Top Writer in Poetry and Government