August, distinctly August
written by: Lakshman Bulusu
Awesome spread of morning gold
Unique song of Speke’s Weaver*
Gladiolus – The Tall Stunner, with its serenading beauty
Uninhibited view of the Whale Shark on the thirtieth**
Summer waves, still carrying warmth of the heart
Tall green peak-to-peak with white clouds as the sky gives a bow
* Speke’s Weaver is a songbird known for its “chek” notes and sizzling vocals.
** August 30 is International Whale Shark Day
Lakshman Bulusu writes micropoetry and other poetry based in Princeton, NJ, USA. His haiku, haibun, tanka, haiga, monoku, rengay, and other poetry have been published in journals internationally. He invented the STAR poem genre, which was a finalist in Wine Cellar Press' contest for new poetic forms in 2020.
Latest posts by Lakshman Bulusu (see all)
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- August, Distinctly August - August 30, 2025
