Haiku Europe –

"wild ducks in the sky" (first line),
Haiku by Marie Derley

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January 15th, 2026

Haiku Europe Contest #1 – First Place

Haiku by Marie Derley





wild ducks in the sky
going back where they were born
plastic bags flying




About the Poet
Marie Derley resides in Ath, Wallonia, Belgium.
Read the poet's biography and Haiku Imperium publications on Marie Derley's Artist Page.

Haiku Imperium Collection
This haiku is also featured in Haiku Imperium Collection #1, published in the Haiku Imperium Library.

Keywords: autumn, birds, city life

Previously published in Haiku Europe:
"Day one in my arms" (first line)
by Alan D. Parker

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