One Thousand Cranes
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Comment from Gee
Ah yes the Bayou.
I'm not sure where you are from, but I lived and worked in Louisiana for a while. Interesting group of people, mostly very polite until they get behind the wheel of a car...lol
Anyways, I enjoyed this poem and appreciate everything I've seen from you.
Thanks Mrs. Gypsy.
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2022
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Ah yes the Bayou.
I'm not sure where you are from, but I lived and worked in Louisiana for a while. Interesting group of people, mostly very polite until they get behind the wheel of a car...lol
Anyways, I enjoyed this poem and appreciate everything I've seen from you.
Thanks Mrs. Gypsy.
Comment Written 19-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2022
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I live in Pasadena, California, but from Madrid Spain originally. Thank you very much for your review and feedback. You're very kind.
Gypsy hugs
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oh, I liked Madrid. I was only there during a stopover to the Canaries. The airport is bad. No air conditioning. But that was a few years ago. But the city seemed nice.
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
Oh Gypsy, The cinquain, especially Adelaide Crapsey, is my favourite form of poetry and brings back such happy memories for me. I am so tempted to join the poetry club but I am scared of my own commitment and whether I could stay focused. I don't do too well in our hot summer, and in my old age/latter-stage MS, but I am sorely tempted. What should I do? Do you think you could put up with me? (I use a microphone or sometimes predictive text) Your presentation in this one is just lovely. The blue colouring makes it dark and mysterious, Giddy -:)
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2022
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Oh Gypsy, The cinquain, especially Adelaide Crapsey, is my favourite form of poetry and brings back such happy memories for me. I am so tempted to join the poetry club but I am scared of my own commitment and whether I could stay focused. I don't do too well in our hot summer, and in my old age/latter-stage MS, but I am sorely tempted. What should I do? Do you think you could put up with me? (I use a microphone or sometimes predictive text) Your presentation in this one is just lovely. The blue colouring makes it dark and mysterious, Giddy -:)
Comment Written 19-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2022
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Dear, Giddy, you may join the Japanese Poetry Club any time. Don't worry about commitments. You can participate when you feel like it or skip the events you don't want or if you are busy. There are no prerequisites. Just just have fun. I'm available whenever you may need help, although I know you are an expert.
Thank you very much for your review and kind words. Thank you very much for your exceptional review and six stars.
Gypsy hugs
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Thanks so much,, Gypsy, that?s great.
Giddy
Comment from Mike Stevens
Another fine poem, Gypsy---is this the swamp that Trump and his foul-smelling cronies crawled out of and stood shikily on to legs? And can they please crawl back?
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2022
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Another fine poem, Gypsy---is this the swamp that Trump and his foul-smelling cronies crawled out of and stood shikily on to legs? And can they please crawl back?
Comment Written 17-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2022
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Yes, that's the one. LoL
Thank you very much for your exceptional review and kind words.
Gypsy
Comment from aryr
This was great, Gypsy. I loved the picture because it was perfect for a swampy desolate place. I really enjoyed your words. You are absolutely correct that the Bayou of Louisiana can be a scary thing. But even scary can be beautiful. Blessed be.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2022
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This was great, Gypsy. I loved the picture because it was perfect for a swampy desolate place. I really enjoyed your words. You are absolutely correct that the Bayou of Louisiana can be a scary thing. But even scary can be beautiful. Blessed be.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2022
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Yes, scary can be fun too. I love horror stories and movies.
Thank you very much, Arya.
Blessed be :)
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You are most welcome, Gypsy, blessed be.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This is a very visual poem. It is easy to picture the mucky swamp, filled with rotting tree branches and stagnant algae. We can also feel the oppression of the heavy sky pressing down on the scene. Very well done.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2022
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This is a very visual poem. It is easy to picture the mucky swamp, filled with rotting tree branches and stagnant algae. We can also feel the oppression of the heavy sky pressing down on the scene. Very well done.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much for your review and kind words.
Gypsy hugs
Comment from Brent & Sami
Thank you for posting this poem! I really enjoyed reading it and it was very well written. Strong language and a simple approah to create a powerful poem. I look forward to reading more of your poetry. Thanks for the post!
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2022
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Thank you for posting this poem! I really enjoyed reading it and it was very well written. Strong language and a simple approah to create a powerful poem. I look forward to reading more of your poetry. Thanks for the post!
Comment Written 16-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much, Brent. I appreciate that you took the time to read and review my poem.
Gypsy
Comment from AP Apgar
I like your poem lol - remembering in my 30's an American intro to the bad rap in song we all had memorized - radio- Bobby Bare '73 - you must play- "Marie Laveau" - thinking just maybe some of the rap ?? Lol my last ending in gar probably shortened - good job!
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2022
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I like your poem lol - remembering in my 30's an American intro to the bad rap in song we all had memorized - radio- Bobby Bare '73 - you must play- "Marie Laveau" - thinking just maybe some of the rap ?? Lol my last ending in gar probably shortened - good job!
Comment Written 16-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2022
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Thank you, Aryr. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Tomorrow I go to Disneyland with my family...I'm very excited.
Blessed be
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hello Gypsy!
"Bad rap!" That's for certain = wonderful concluding line.
Succinct and taut imagery sets the mood for your offering... Poor little bayou... so misunderstood and misrepresented in folk tales and legends...
Thank you for sharing!
diane
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2022
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Hello Gypsy!
"Bad rap!" That's for certain = wonderful concluding line.
Succinct and taut imagery sets the mood for your offering... Poor little bayou... so misunderstood and misrepresented in folk tales and legends...
Thank you for sharing!
diane
Comment Written 16-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much, Diane. Coming from you, this review means a lot to me. Thank you for the exceptional review and six stars!
Gypsy hugs
Comment from Jasmine Girl
I really enjoy reading this poem with beautiful presentation. I like the alliteration in the title and the last line of four words starting with "b". The last line also has an internal rhyming.
I have learnt a lot.
Well done.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2022
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I really enjoy reading this poem with beautiful presentation. I like the alliteration in the title and the last line of four words starting with "b". The last line also has an internal rhyming.
I have learnt a lot.
Well done.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much Lisa.
Gypsy hugs
Comment from royowen
We've got similar stories set around the billabongs in our country, which could be construed as similar, watercourse's where horrid beasties hang out, lurking...beautifully written cinquain Gypsy, well done, blessings Roy
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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2022
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We've got similar stories set around the billabongs in our country, which could be construed as similar, watercourse's where horrid beasties hang out, lurking...beautifully written cinquain Gypsy, well done, blessings Roy
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Comment Written 16-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much, Roy, for your exceptional review and kind words.
Gypsy hugs
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Most welcome